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...MEDALS   OF   HONOR 


ISSUKI)   HV   THK 


WAR   DEPARTMENT, 


VP  TO   AND   INCLUDING 


OCTOBER     31,    1897, 


WITH  THE  LAWS,  ORDERS,  AND  REGULATIONS  RELATIVE  TO  THE 

MEDAL,  THE  RIBBON  TO  BE  WORN  WITH  THE  MEDAL.  AND 

THE  KNOT  TO  BE  WORN  IN  LIEU  OF  THE  MEDAL. 


PUBLISHED  BY   DIRECTION'  OF  THE  SECRETARY  01-   WAR. 


WASHINGTON  : 

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WAR  DKPAKTMKXT,  WASHINGTON,  D.  C., 

November  i,  1897. 

CIRCULAR: 

The  following  laws,  orders,  and  regulations  relative  to  the  Medal  of  Honor,  the  ribbon  to  be 
worn  with  the  medal,  and  the  knot  to  be  worn  in  lieu  of  the  medal,  together  with  a  list  of  the  names 
of  those  to  whom  the  medal  has  been  awarded  up  to  and  including  October  31,  1897,  are  published 
for  the  information  and  guidance  of  all  concerned. 

R;  A.  ALGER, 

Sccrctarv  of  }Var. 


LAWS,  ORDERvS,  AND  REGULATIONS 


RKT.ATIVK   TO    THK 


MEDAL  OF  HONOR, 


THE  RIBBON  TO  BE  WORN  WITH  THE  MEDAL,  AND  THE  KNOT 
TO  BE  WORN  IN  LIEU  OF  THE  MEDAL. 


Laws,  Orders,  and  Regulations  Relative  to  the  Medal  of  Honor. 


A  RESOLUTION  to  provide  for  the  presentation  of  ' '  medals  of  honor ' '  to  the  enlisted  men  of  the  Army  and  Volun 
teer  Forces  who  have  distinguished,  or  may  distinguish,  themselves  in  battle  during  the  present  rebellion. 

Resolved  by  the  Senate  and  House  of  Representatives  of  the  United  States  of  America  in  Congress 
assembled,  That  the  President  of  the  United  States  be,  and  he  is  hereby,  authorized  to  cause  two 
thousand  "medals  of  honor"  to  be  prepared  with  suitable  emblematic  devices,  and  to  direct  that  the 
same  be  presented,  in  the  name  of  Congress,  to  such  noncommissioned  officers  and  privates  as  shall 
most  distinguish  themselves  by  their  gallantry  in  action,  and  other  soldier-like  qualities,  during  the 
present  insurrection.  And  that  the  sum  of  ten  thousand  dollars  be,  and  the  same  is  hereby,  appro 
priated  out  of  any  money  in  the  Treasury  not  otherwise  appropriated,  for  the  purpose  of  carrying 
this  resolution  into  effect. 

Approved,  July  12,  1862. 

AN  ACT  making  appropriations  for  sundry  civil  expenses  of  the  Government  for  the  year  ending  June  thirty,  eighteen 
hundred  and  sixty-four,  and  for  the  year  ending  the  3o(th)  of  June,  1863,  and  for  other  purposes. 

*  *  *  *  *  *  # 

SEC.  6.  And  be  it  further  enacted,  That  the  President  cause  to  be  struck  from  the  dies  recently 
prepared  at  the  United  States  mint  for  that  purpose,  "medals  of  honor"  additional  to  those  author 
ized  by  the  act  (resolution)  of  July  twelfth,  eighteen  hundred  and  sixty-two,  and  present  the  same 
to  such  officers,  noncommissioned  officers,  and  privates  as  have  most  distinguished,  or  who  may 
hereafter  most  distinguish,  themselves  in  action ;  and  the  sum  of  twenty  thousand  dollars  is  hereby 
appropriated  out  of  any  money  in  the  Treasury  not  otherwise  appropriated,  to  defray  the  expenses 
of  the  same. 

#  *  *  #  #  *  * 

Approved,  March  3,  1863. 


JOINT  RESOLUTION  relative  to  the  medal  of  honor  authorized  by  the  Acts  of  July  twelfth,  eighteen  hundred  and 
sixty-two,  and  March  third,  eighteen  hundred  and  sixty-three. 

Resolved  by  the  Senate  and  House  of  Representatives  of  the  United  States  of  America  in  Congress 
assembled,  That  the  Secretary  of  War  be,  and  he  is  hereby,  authorized  to  issue  to  any  person  to 
whom  a  medal  of  honor  has  been  awarded,  or  may  hereafter  be  awarded,  under  the  provisions  of  the 
Joint  Resolution  approved  July  twelfth,  eighteen  hundred  and  sixty-two,  and  the  Act  approved 
March  third,  eighteen  hundred  and  sixty-three,  a  rosette  or  knot  to  be  worn  in  lieu  of  the  medal, 
and  a  ribbon  to  be  worn  with  the  medal ;  said  rosette  or  knot  and  ribbon  to  be  each  of  a  pattern  to 
be  prescribed  and  established  by  the  President  of  the  United  States,  and  any  appropriation  that  may 
hereafter  be  available  for  the  contingent  expenses  of  the  War  Department  is  hereby  made  available 
for  the  purposes  of  this  Act :  Provided,  That  whenever  a  ribbon  issued  under  the  provisions  of  this 
Act  shall  have  been  lost,  destroyed,  or  rendered  unfit  for  use,  without  fault  or  neglect  on  the  part 
of  the  person  to  whom  it  was  issued,  the  Secretary  of  War  shall  cause  a  new  ribbon  to  be  issued  to 
such  person  without  charge  therefor. 

Approved,  May  2,  1896. 


8  MEDALS   OF   HONOR. 

•       • 

WAR  DEPARTMENT, 
Washington,  June  26,  1897. 

By  direction  krf'the-'President,  the  following  regulations  are  promulgated  respecting  the  award 
of  Medals  of  Honor,  and  paragraph  177  of  the  Regulations  is  amended  to  read  as  follows: 

177.  Medals  of  Honor  authorized  by  the  Act  of  Congress  approved  March  3,  1863,  are  awarded 
to  officers  and  enlisted  men,  in  the  name  of  the  Congress,  for  particular  deeds  of  most  distinguished 
gallantry  in  action. 

1.  In  order  that  the  Congressional  Medal  of  Honor  may  be  deserved,  service  must  have  been 
performed  in  action  of  such  a  conspicuous  character  as  to  clearly  distinguish  the  man  for  gallantry 
and  intrepidity  above  his  comrades— service  that  involved  extreme  jeopardy  of  life  or  the  performance 
of  extraordinarily  hazardous  duty.      Recommendations  for  the  decoration    will  be  judged  by  this 
standard  of  extraordinary  merit,  and  incontestible  proof  of  performance  of  the  service  will  be  exacted. 

2.  Soldiers  of  the  Union  have  ever  displayed  bravery  in  battle,  else  victories  could  not  have  been 
gained;  but  as  courage  and  self-sacrifice  are  the  characteristics  of  every  true  soldier,  such  a  badge 
of  distinction  as  the  Congressional  Medal  is  not  to  be  expected  as  the  reward  of  conduct  that  does 
not  clearly  distinguish  the  soldier  above  other  men,  whose  bravery  and  gallantry  have  been  proved 
in  battle. 

3.  Recommendations  for  medals  on  account  of  services  rendered  in  the  Volunteer  Army  during 
the  late  war  and  in  the  Regular  Army  previous  to  January  i,  1890,  will,  if  practicable,  be  submitted 
by  some  person  other  than  the  proposed  recipient,  one  who  is  personally  familiar  with  all  the  facts  and 
circumstances  claimed  as  justifying  the  award;  but  the  application  may  be  made  by  the  one  claiming 
to  have  earned  the  decoration,  in  which  case  it  will  be  in  the  form  of  a  deposition,  reciting  a  narra 
tive  description  of  the  distinguished  service  performed.      If  official  records  are  relied  on  as  evidence 
proving  the  personal  service,  the  reports  of  the  action  must  be  submitted  or  cited;  but  if  these  rec 
ords  are  lacking,  the  testimony  must  embrace  'that  of  one  or  more  eyewitnesses,  who,  under  oath, 
describe  specifically  the  act  or  acts  they  saw  wherein  the  person  recommended  or  applying  clearly 
distinguished  himself  above  his  fellows  for  most  distinguished  gallantry  in  action. 

4.  Recommendations  for  medals  on  account  of  service  rendered  subsequent  to  January  i,  1890, 
will  be  made  by  the  commanding  officer  at  the  time  of  the  action  or  by  an  officer  or  soldier  having 
personal  cognizance  of  the  act  for  which  the  badge  of  honor  is  claimed,  and  the  recommendation  will 
embrace  a  detailed  recital  of  all  the  facts  and  circumstances.      Certificates  of  officers  or  the  affidavits 
of  enlisted  men  who  were  eyewitnesses  of  the  act  will  also  DC  submitted  if  practicable. 

5.  In  cases  that  may  arise  for  service  performed  hereafter,  recommendations  for  award  of  medals 
must  lie  forwarded  within  one  year  after  the  performance  of  the  act  for  which  the  award  is  claimed. 
Commanding  officers  will  thoroughly  investigate  all  cases  of  recommendations   for   Congressional 
Medals  arising  in  their  commands,  and  indorse  their  opinion  upon  the  papers,  which  will  be  for 
warded  to  the  Adjutant-General  of  the  Army  through  regular  channels. 

R.  A.  ALGKR, 

Secretary  of  War. 


MEMORANDUM. 

WAR  DEPARTMENT. 

February  /<?, 

Under  the  Joint  Resolution  of  Congress  approved  May  2,  1896,  a  medal  of  honor  ribbon  of  the 
new  pattern,  and  a  bowknot  to  l>e  worn  in  lieu  of  the  medal,  will  be  issued  to  any  person,  applying 
therefor,  to  whom  the  medal  has  heretofore  been  awarded.  Whenever  new  ribbons  thus  issued  shall 
have  teen  lost,  destroyed,  or  rendered  unfit  for  use,  without  fault  or  neglect  on  the  part  of  the  persons 
to  whom  they  were  issued,  other  ribbons  may  lie  issued  to  replace  them;  but  the  Joint  Resolution  of 
May  2,  1896,  does  not  authorize  a  similar  replacement  of  bowknots  that  may  have  been  lost,  destroyed, 
or  rendered  unfit  for  use,  and  in  no  case  will  more  than  one  bowknot  be  issued  to  or  for  any  one 
person. 


MEDALS    OF    HONOR.  9 

Except  in  the  case  of  an  applicant  whose  identity  is  clearly  established  by  correspondence  or  other 
records  on  file  in  the  Department,  neither  the  ribbon  nor  the  bowknot  will  be  issued  to  any  applicant 
therefor  until  he  shall  have  furnished  evidence  of  his  identity,  such  evidence  to  be  the  sworn  state 
ment  of  at  least  two  reputable  persons  who  can  testify  that  they  have  been  personally  acquainted 
with  the  applicant  for  at  least  five  years,  and  that  they  know  him  to  be  the  person  that  he  represents 
himself  to  be. 

A  new  ribbon  will  not  be  issued  to  any  person  within  one  year  from  the  date  of  issue  to  him  of 
a  ribbon  of  the  new  pattern,  except  upon  the  sworn  testimony  of  two  or  more  reputable  persons  to 
the  effect  that  the  ribbon  previously  issued  was  lost,  destroyed,  or  rendered  unfit  for  use,  without 
fault  or  neglect  on  the  part  of  the  person  to  whom  it  was  issued;  and  similar  testimony  will  be 
required  in  any  case,  regardless  of  the  date  of  issue  of  the  original  ribbon,  in  which  there  shall  be 
any  reason  to  doubt  that  such  ribbon  was  lost,  destroyed,  or  rendered  unfit  for  use,  without  fault  or 
neglect  on  the  part  of  the  person  to  whom  it  was  issued. 

The  Adjutant-General  of  the  Army  will  issue  the  ribbons  and  bowknots  to  those  to  whom  the 
medal  has  been  awarded  for  distinguished  conduct  as  members  of  the  Regular  Army,  and  the  Chief 
of  the  Record  and  Pension  Office  will  issue  them  to  those  to  whom  the  medal  has  been  awarded  for 
similar  conduct  as  members  of  the  Volunteer  Army.  The  supply  of  ribbons  and  bowknots  will  be 
divided  between  the  Adjutant-General's  Office  and  Record  and  Pension  Office  in  the  proportion  in 
which  medals  have  been  issued  to  members  or  ex- members  of  the  Regular  and  Volunteer  Armies, 
respectively.  An  exact  account  of  all  ribbons  and  bowknots  that  may  be  issued  will  be  kept,  and 
such  measures  will  be  adopted  for  the  preservation  and  custody  of  those  on  hand  as  will  prevent  the 
possibility  of  any  of  them  coming  into  the  possession  of  persons  not  entitled  to  receive  them. 

DANIEL  S.  LAMONT, 

Secretary  of  War. 


WAR  DKPARTMKXT, 
Washington,  November  10,  1896. 
ORDERS: 

In  accordance  with  the  provisions  of  the  joint  resolution  of  Congress  entitled  "Joint  Resolu 
tion  relative  to  the  Medal  of  Honor  authorized  by  the  Acts  of  July  twelfth,  eighteen  hundred  and 
sixty-two,  and  March  third,  eighteen  hundred  and  sixty-three,"  approved  May  2,  1896,  a  ribbon  to 
be  worn  with  the  Medal  of  Honor,  and  a  knot  to  be  worn  in  lieu  of  the  medal,  is  prescribed  and 
established  by  the  President  of  the  United  States,  to  be  each  of  a  pattern  as  follows: 

The  ribbon  to  be  of  silk  one  inch  wide  and  one  inch  in  length ;  the  center  stripe  of  white  one- 
sixteenth  of  an  inch  wide,  flanked  on  either  side  by  a  stripe  of  blue  seven  thirty-seconds  of  an  inch 
wide,  bordered  by  two  stripes  of  red  each  one-quarter  of  an  inch  wide. 

The  knot  to  be  a  bowknot  of  the  same  combination  of  colors  as  the  ribbon  above  described. 
The  ribbon  and  bowknot  are  shown  in  the  designs  hereto  attached. 

DANIEL  S.  LAMONT, 

Secretary  of  War. 


MEDALS   OF    HONOR 


ISSUK1)   MY   THK 


WAR    DEPARTMENT 


UP  TO   AND   INCLUDING 


OCTOBER    31,    1897. 


MEDALS   OF   HONOR 

ISSUED  BY  THE  WAR  DEPARTMENT  UP  TO  AND  INCLUDING  OCTOBER  31,  1897. 


Name,  rank,  and  organization. 


Date  of  issue. 


Action. 


Place. 


Ground  of  award. 


Date. 


Abbott,  Charles  E Jan.   24,  1865 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Abbott,  George  H    Jan.   24,  1865   j 

Priv.,  Co.  B,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Achesay Apr.  12,  1875 

Sergt.,  Indian  Scouts. 


Adams,  Clement  J Jan.   24,  1865 

vSergt.,  Co.  K,  ayth  Me.  Inf. 

Adams,  James  F |  Nov.  26,  1864  i  Nineveh,  Va. 

Priv.,  Co.  D,  ist  W.  Va.  Cav. 

Adams,  John  F Jan.   24,  1865 

Priv.,  Co.  G,  27th  Me.  Inf. 


W inter  of 
1872-73. 


Adams,  John  G.  B  . 


2d  Lieut.  Co.  I,  igth  Mass.  Inf. 


Adams,  John  W 

Mus.,  Co.  B,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Adams,  Lucien 

Priv.,  Co.  V,  271)1  Me.  Inf. 

Adjutant,  George  W 

Priv.,  Co.  I,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Adlington,  Thomas  A 

Priv.,  Co.  G,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Albee,  George  E 

Lieut.,  24111  U.  S.  Inf. 


Dec.  16,  1896     Fredericksburg.Va. 


Nov.  12,  1864 


Dec.  13,  1862 


.    Jan.   24,  1865 

.    Jan.   24,  1865    j 

.    Jan.    24,  1865    i 

Jan.   24,  1865  ... 

Jan.   1 8,  1894  ]  Brazos  River,  Tex  .    Oct.  28,  1869 


Alber,    Frederick 

Priv.,  Co.  A.,  17th  Mich.  Inf. 


Albert,  Christian 

Priv.,  Co.  G,  47th  Ohio  Inf. 


July  30,  1896     Spottsylvania,  Va. 


May  12,  1864 


Aug.  10,  1895      Vicksburg,  Miss  . . ,  May  22,  1863 


Allen,  Abner  P ]  May  12,  1865 

Corp.,  Co.  K,  39th  111.  Inf. 


Allen,  Charles  H 

Priv.,  Co.  G,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Allen,  James 

Priv.,  Co.  F,  i6th  N.  Y.  Inf. 

Allen,  Jeddiah 

Priv.,  Co.  E,  27th  Me.  Inf. 


Jan.   24,  1865 


Appomattox  cam-      Mar.     29     to 


paign,  Va. 


Apr.  9, 1865 


Sept.  11,1890  I  South    Mountain,      Sept.  14,  1862 
Md. 

Jan.   24,  1865    

*  See  note  on  page  133. 


(*) 
(*) 

Gallant  conduct  during  cam 
paigns  and  engagements 
with  Apaches. 

(*) 

Capture  of  State  flag  of  141)1 
Virginia  Cavalry  (C.  S.  A.  ). 

(*) 

Seized  the  two  colors  from  the 
hands  of  a  corporal  and  a 
lieutenant  as  they  fell  mor 
tally  wounded,  and  with  a 
color  in  each  hand  advanced 
across  the  field  to  a  point 
where  the  regiment  was  re 
formed  on  those  colors. 

(*) 

(*) 


(*) 

Attacked  with  two  men  a  force 
of  eleven  Indians,  drove 
them  from  the  hills  and  re- 
connoitered  the  country  be 
yond. 

Bravely  rescued  a  lieutenant 
of  his  regiment,  who  had 
been  captured  by  a  party  of 
rebels,  by  shooting  down 
one,  knocking  over  another 
with  the  butt  of  his  musket, 
and  taking  them  both  pris 
oners. 

Gallantry  in  the  charge  of  the 
"volunteer  stormi  ng  party. ' ' 

Gallant  conduct  in  action. 

(*) 

Capture  of  flag  of  i6th  Georgia 
Infantry  (C.  S.  A. ). 

(*) 


MEDALS   OF   HONOR. 


Action. 


Name,  rank,  and  organization.        Date  of  issue. 


(.round  of  award. 


Place. 


Date. 


Allen,  Samuel  L 

I'riv.,  Co.  I),  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Allen,  Seth  G 

Priv.,  Co.  B,  271)1  Me.  Inf. 

Allen,  William 

ist  Sergt.  Co.  I,  2yl  I".  S.  Inf. 

Allen,  William  A 

Corp.,  Co.  K,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Ames,  Adelbert 

ist  Lieut.,  5th  V.  S.  Art. 


Jan.    24,  1865 
Jan.    24,  1865 


(*) 

(*) 


Apr.   12,  1875      Turret   Mountain, 
Ariz. 

.    Jan.    24,  1865    


Mar.  27,  187;,      Gallantry  in  action. 
(*) 


.j  June  22,  1894      Bull  Run.  Ya 


Ammerman,  Robert  W 

1'riv.,  Co.  H,  148111  1'a.  Inf. 

Anderson,  Amos  S 

Corp.,  Co.  K,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Andrrson,  Charles  W 

Priv.,   Co.   K,    1st   X.  Y.   (  Lin 
coln  I  Cav. 

Anderson.  Everett  W 

Sergt.,  Co.  M,  I5th  Pa.  Cav. 

Anderson,  Frederick  C 

Priv.,  Co.  A,  l8th  Mass.  Inf. 

Anderson,  James 

Priv.,  Co.  M,  6th  r.  S.  Cav. 

Anderson,  Marion  T 

Capt.  Co.  I),  sist  I  ml.  Inf. 


Jan.   31.1865     Spottsylvania,  Ya. 

Jan.   24,  1865  . 

Mar.  26,  1865     Way nesboro,  Va .    . 

Dec.     3,1894      Crosbys     Creek, 
Term. 

Sept.    -,1864      \Veldon  Railroad, 
Nov.  19,  1870     Wichita  River, Tex. 
Sept.    1,1893     Nashville,  Tenn ... 


July  21,  1861  Remained  upon  the  field  in 
command  of  a  section  of 
Griffin's  Battery,  directing 
its  fire  after  being  severely 
wounded,  and  refusing  to 
leave  the  field  until  too 
weak  to  sit  upon  the  cais 
son,  where  he  had  been 
placed  by  men  of  his  com 
mand. 

May  12.  1864  Capture  of  battle  flag  of  8th 
North  Carolina  (  C.  S.  A.  ). 


Mar.    2.  I.S6.S      Capture  of  unknown  Confed 
erate  flag. 


Anderson,  Peter 

Priv.,  Co.  B,  3 ist  \Vis.  Inf. 

Anderson,  Thomas 

Corp.,  Co.  I,  1st  \Y.  Ya.  Cav. 

Anderson,  William  A 

Priv.,  Co.  II,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Anderson,  William  R 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Andrews,  Chase 

Corp.,  Co.  1',  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Andrews,  James  E 

Priv.,  Co.  II.,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Apple,  Andrew  O 

Corp.,  Co.  I,  1 2th  \V.  Ya.  Inf. 


Appleton.  William  H 

ist  Lieut.  Co.  H,  4th  U.  S.  C.  T. 


Archer,  James  W 

ist  Lieut,  and  Adjt.  Sgth  I  ml. 
Inf. 


Jan.  14,1864  Captured,  single  handed,  a 
Confederate  general. 

Aug.  21,  1^64  Capture  of  battle  flag  of  271)1 
South  Carolina  (  C.  S.  A.  ). 

(let.  5,  1870  Gallantry  during  the  pursuit 
and  fight  with  Indians. 

Dee.  1 6,  1864  Led  his  regiment  over  five 
lines  of  the  enemy's  works, 
where  he  fell,  severely 
wounded. 

June  16,  1865      Bentonville,   X.  C.     Mar.  19,  1865      Gallant  conduct  in  saving  gun 

of   I'ourteen'.h    Corps    from 
capture. 

8,  1865      Capture  of  Confederate  flag. 


Apr.  24,  186.1      Appomattox    Sta 
tion,  Ya. 


Jan.  24,  1865 

Jan.  24,  1865  

Jan.  24,  1865  j 

Jan.  24,  1865  


Apr. 


(*) 

(*) 
(*) 


May  12,  1865     Appomattox  cam 
paign.  Ya. 

Petersburg,  Ya .  .  . 


Feb.  1 8,  1891 


N  e  w      Market 
Heights,  Ya. 


Aug.    2,  1897      Corinth,  Miss.  . 


*ftec  note  on  page  153 


Mar.    29,    to      Gallant  conduct  in  battle. 
Apr.  9,  1865 

June  15,  1864  The  first  man  of  the  Kight- 
eenth  Corps  to  enter  the 
enemy's  works. 

Sept.  29,  1864     Valiant  service  in  a  desperate 

assault,  inspiring  the  Union 
troops  by  his  example  of 
steady  courage. 

Oct.    4,1862     Voluntarily  took  command  of 

another  regiment,  with  the 
consent  of  one  or  more  of  his 
seniors,  who  were  present, 
rallied  the  command  and  led 
it  in  the  assault. 


MEDALS    OF    HONOR. 


Action. 


Name,  rank,  and  organization.      Date  of  issue. 


Place. 


Archer,  Lester Apr.    6,  1865     Near    Richmond, 


Sergt.,  Co.  K,  96th  N.  Y  Inf. 


Va. 


Ground  of  award. 


Date. 


Sept.  29,  1864 


May  22,  1863 


Archinal,  William '  July  10,  1894      Vicksburg,  Miss.  . 

Corp.,  Co.  I,  3oth  Ohio  Inf. 

Armstrong,  Clinton  L Aug.  15,  1894      Vicksburg,  Miss.  .  .    May  22,  1863 

Priy.,  Co.  D,  83d  Ind.  Inf. 


Arnold,  Abraham  K |  Sept.  ]  I,  1893 

Capt.,  5th  U.  S.  Cav. 


Davenport  Bridge,  j  May  10,  1864 


Aston,  Edgar  R .  .  . 

Priv.,  Co.  L,  8th  U.  S.  Cav. 

Atkins,  Charles  P 

Priv.,  Co.  A,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Auld,  William   M 

Corp.,  Co.  K,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Austin,  William  G 

Sergt.,  Co.  E,  7th  U.  S.  Cav. 


.  .    July  28,  1868      San  Carlos,  Ariz.  .  .    May  30,  1868 

.  .    Jan.    24,  1865    

. .    Jan.    24,  1865    

.  .    June  27,  1891   •  Wounded    Knee  ,   Dec.  29,  1890 
Creek,  S.  Dak. 


Avery,  William  B Sept.    2,  1893  ;  Tranters  Creek,      June    5,  1862 

Capt.,  ist  N.  Y.  Marine  Art.  N.  C. 

Ayer,  William  H.  H Jan.   24,1865 

Priv..  Co.  11,  2yth  Me.  Inf. 

Ayers,  James  F Nov.  16,  1876      Sappa  Creek,  Kans.    Apr.  23,  1875 

Priv.,  Co.  H,  6th  U.  S.  Cav. 


Ayres,  David 


Sergt.,  Co.  A,  57th  Ohio  Inf. 


Apr.  13,  1894  I  Vicksburg,  Miss.  .  .    May  22,  1863 


Ayres,  John  G.  K Aug.  31,  1894      Vicksburg,  Miss.  .  .    May  22,  1863 

Priv.,  Co.  H,  8th  Mo.  Inf. 


Babcock,  John  B Sept.  18,  1897 

ist  Lieut.,  5th  U.  S.  Cav. 


Spring  Creek, Nebr.    May  16,  1869 


Babcock,  William  J !  Mar.    2,  1895      Petersburg,  Va Apr.     2,  1865 

Sergt.,  Co.  K,  2<1  R.  I.  Inf. 

Bacon,  Elijah  W ',  Dec.     r,  1864  \  Gettysburg,  Pa j  July     3,  1863 

Priv.,  Co.  F,  I4th  Conn.  Inf. 

Bail,  William Jan.    24,  1865 

Priv.,  Co.  C,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Bailey,  Albert Jan.    24,  1865 

Wagoner,  Co.  F,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Bailey,  James  E Apr.   12,  1875    '  W  i  liter   o  f 

Sergt.,  Co.  E.  5th  U.  S.  Cav.  1872-73. 


Baird,  Absalom Apr.  22,  1896     Jonesboro,  Ga 

Brig.  Gen.,  U.  S.  Vols. 

Baird,  George  W  .    . 


ist  Lieut.,  and  Adit.  5th  U.  S. 
Inf. 


Nov.  27,  1894 


Bear   Paw   Moun 
tain,  Mont. 

*  See  note  on  page  133. 


Sept.     I, 


Sept.  30,  1877 


Gallantry  in  placing  the  colors 
of  his  regiment  on  Battery 
Hudson. 

Gallantry  in  the  charge  of  the 
"volunteer  storming  party ." 

Gallantry  in  the  charge  of  the 
"volunteer  storming  party. ' ' 

By  a  gallant  charge  against  a 
superior  force  of  the  enemy 
extricated  his  command 
from  a  perilous  position  to 
which  it  had  been  ordered. 

Bravery  in  action  with  In 
dians. 

(*) 
(*) 

While  concealed  in  a  ravine, 
assisted  men  on  the  skir 
mish  line,  directing  their 
fire,  etc.,  and  using  every 
effort  to  dislodge  the  enemy. 

Handled  his  battery  with 
greatest  coolness  amidst  the 
hottest  fire. 

(*) 

Rapid  pursuit,  gallantry,  en 
ergy,  and  enterprise  in  an 
engagement  with  Indians. 

Gallantry  in  the  charge  of  the 
"volunteer  storming  party ." 

Gallantry  in  the  charge  of  the 
' '  volunteer  storming  party. ' ' 

While  serving  with  a  scouting 
column  this  officer's  troop 
was  attacked  by  a  vastly 
superior  force  of  Indians. 
Advancing  to  high  ground 
he  dismounted  his  men,  re 
maining  mounted  himself  to 
encourage  them,  and  there 
fought  the  Indians  until  re 
lieved,  his  horse  being 
wounded. 

First  of  the  regiment  in  the 
enemy's  works. 

Capture  of  flag  of  i6th  North 
Carolina  (C.  S.  A. ). 

(*) 

(*) 

Gallant  conduct  during  the 
campaigns  and  engagements 
with  Apaches. 

Voluntarily  led  a  detached 
brigade  in  an  assault  upon 
the  enemy's  works. 

Most  distinguished  gallantry 
in  action  with  the  Nez  Per- 
ces  Indians. 


i6 


MEDALS    OK    HONOR. 


Name,  rank,  and  organization.       Date  of  issue. 


Action. 


Place. 


Date. 


Baker,  Albert 

I'riv.,  Co.  K,  271)1  Me.  Inf. 

Baker.  John 

Mus.,  Co.  D,  5th  f.  S.  Inf. 

Baldwin,  Frank  D 

Capt.  Co.  D,  i  gth  Mich.  Inf. 


Jan.  24,  1865 
Apr.  27,  1877 
Dec.  3,  1891 


Cedar  Creek,  etc., 

Mont. 

Peach  Tree  Creek, 
Ga. 


Baldwin,  Frank  D 

1st  Lieut.,  5th  U.S.  Inf. 


Oct.    1876,  to 
Jan.,  1877. 

July  20,  1864 


Nov.  28,  1894 


McClellans  Creek, 
Tex. 


Nov.     S.  1874 


Bancroft,  Neil 

Priv.,  Co.  A,  7th  I*.  S.  Cav. 

Banfield,   Philip  .  .  . 

Priv.,  Co.  H,  271)1  Me.  Inf. 

Bangs,  Willard 

Priv.,  Co.  C,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Banks,  George  L 

Sergt.,  Co.  C,  I5th  Ind.  Inf. 


Oct.     5.  1878 


Jan.    24,  1865 


Little    Rig 
Mont. 


Horn,      June  25,  1876 


Sept.  28,  1897 


Missionary  Kid;. 
Tenn. 


Nov.  25,  1863 


Barber,  James  A 

Corp.,  Co.  C,,  ist  R.  I.  Art. 


Barker,  Nathaniel  C   

Sergt.,  Co.  H,  1 1 th  N.  H.  Inf. 


Barker,  William  B 

Corp.,  Co.  A,  271)1  Me.  Inf. 

Barnes,  Benjamin 

I'riv.,  Co.  K,  271)1  Me.  Inf. 

Barnes,  William  C 

1st    Class   Priv.,  Signal    Corns, 
U.  S.  A. 

Barnes,  William    H. 

Priv.,  Co.  C,  3«th  I".  S.  C.  T. 


Barnum,   Henry  A 
Col.  i49th  N.  Y.  Inf. 


June  16,  1866      Petersburg,  Ya  ....    Apr.     2,  1865 


Sept.  23,  1897     Spottsylvania,  Va  .    May  12,1864 


Jan.    24,  1865 


Ground  of  award. 


Gallantry  in  engagements. 

Led  his  company  in  a  coun 
tercharge,  under  a  galling 
fire,  ahead  of  his  own  men, 
and  singlv  entered  the  ene 
my's  line,  capturing  and 
bringing  back  two  commis 
sioned  officers,  fully  armed, 
besides  a  guidon  of  a  Geor 
gia  regiment. 

Rescued,  with  two  companies, 
two  white  girls,  by  a  volun- 
untary  attack  upon  Indians 
whose  superior  numbers  and 
strong  position  would  have 
warranted  delay  for  rein 
forcements,  but  which  delay 
would  have  permitted  the 
Indians  to  escape  and  kill 
their  captives. 

Brought  water  for  the  wound 
ed  under  a  most  galling  fire. 


As  color  bearer,  led  his  regi 
ment  in  the  assault,  and, 
though  wounded ,  carried  the 
flag  forward  to  the  enemy's 
works,  where  he  was  again 
wounded.  In  a  brigade  of 
eight  regiments  this  flag 
was  the  first  planted  on  the 
parapet. 

Voluntarily  accompanied  the 
infantry  in  an  assault,  and 
turned  the  captured  guns 
upon  the  enemy. 

Six  color  bearers  of  the  regi 
ment  having  been  killed,  lie 
voluntarily  took  both  flags 
of  the  regiment  and  carried 
them  through  the  remain 
der  of  the  battle. 


Jan.    24,  ,865    

Nov.    8,1882     Fort  Apache,  Ariz. .    Sept.  11,1881      Bravery  in  action. 


Apr.     6,  1865 


Chapin  s  Farm, 
near  Richmond, 
Va. 


Sept.  29,  1864 


Barrel!,  Charles  L 

ist  Lieut.  Co.  C,  iozd  U.  S.  C.  T. 


July  16,  1889     Chattanooga, Tenn.    Nov.  23,  1863 


May  14,1891      NearCamden.S.  C.      April,  1865 


Among  the  first  to  enter  the 
enemy's  works,  although 
wounded. 

Although  suffering  severely 
from  wounds,  he  led  his  reg 
iment  and  was  again  severe 
ly  wounded. 

Hazardous  sen-ice  in  march 
ing  through  the  enemy's 
country  to  bring  relief  to  his 
command. 


*  Sec  note  on  i 


133, 


MEDALS    OF    HONOR. 


Name,  rank,  and  organization. 


Barrett,  Richard 

ist  Sergt.  Co.  A,  ist  U.  S.  Cav. 


Date  of  issue. 


Barringer,  William  H 

1'riv.,  Co.  !•',  4th  Ya.  Inf. 

Barrows,  David  S 

ist  Sergt.  Co.  A,  2-th  Me.  Inf. 

Barry,  Augustus 

Sergt.  Maj.  i6th  V.  S.  Inf. 

Barry,  John  P 

ist  Sergt.,  Co.  A,  24th  V.  R.  C. 


Bartlett,  Charles  S 

Priv.,  Co.  E,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Bartlett,  Joseph  W 

Priv.,  Co.  I,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Batchelder,  Richard  N 

Lieut.  Col.  and  Chief  O.  M.  2d 
Corps. 

Bates,  Delavan 

Col.  .sotli  U.  S.  C.  T. 

Bates,  Marcus 

Priv.,  Co.  I),  271)1  Me.  Inf. 

Bates,  Norman  F 

Sergt.,  Co.  E,  4th  Iowa  Cav. 

Baybutt,  Philip 

Priv.,  Co.  A,  2d  Mass.  Cav. 

Bean,  Lewis  L 

Priv.,  Co.  I),  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Beattie,  Alexander  M 

Capt.  Co.  F,  3d  Vt.  Inf. 


Apr.   12,  1875 

July  12,  1894 
Jan.  24,  1865 
Feh.  28.  1870 
May  9,  1865 


Jan.    24,  1865 
Jan.    24,  1X65 


Action. 


Place. 


Date. 


Sycamore  Canyon,     May  2^,  1872 
'Ariz. 


Vickslmrg,  Miss.  .  .    May  2?,  1863 


1863  to   1865 
April,  1865 


Ground  of  award. 


May  20,  1895      Between       Catlett  Oct.  13  to  15, 

and  Fairfax  Sta-  1863. 
tions,  Ya. 

June  22,  1891      Cemetery  Hill,  Y;>.  July  30,  1864 


Conspicuous  gallantrv  in  a 
charge  upon  the  Tonto 
Apaches. 

Gallantry  in  the  charge  of  the 
' '  volunteer  storming  party. ' ' 

(*) 

Gallantry  in  various  actions 
during  the  rebellion. 

In  testimony  of  his  faithful 
and  exemplary  conduct  as 
one  of  the  escort  to  the  re 
mains  of  President  Lincoln 
to  Springfield,  111. 

(*) 


Successfully  fought  his  trains 
through  the  lines  against 
heavy  odds. 

Gallantry  in  action  where  he 
fell,  shot  through  the  face, 
at  the  head  of  his  regiment. 

(*) 


Jan.   24,  1865  

June  17,  1865  Columbus,  (,:: Apr.   16,  1865   j  Capture  of  flag  and  bearer 

Oct.    19,  1864  Luray,  Ya '  Sept.  24,  1864      Capture  of  flag. 

Jan.   24,1865 (*) 

Apr.  25,  1894  Cold  Harbor,  Ya.  .    June    5,  1864 


Beaty,  Powhatan 

ist  Sergt.  Co.  G,  sth  U.  S.  C.  T. 


Beauford,  Clay 

ist  Sergt.  Co.  I!,  sth  U.  S.  Cav. 


Apr.     6,1865      Chapin's     I' arm,      Sept.  29,  1864 
near  Richmond, 
Ya. 


Apr.   12,  1875    . 


Beaufort,  Jean  J 

Corp.,  Co.  A,  2d  La.  Inf. 


Bebb,  Edward  J 

Priv.,  Co.  I),  4th  Iowa  Cav. 

Beckwith,  Wallace  A 

Priv.,  Co.  F,  2ist  Conn.  Inf. 


Beddows,  Richard 

Priv.,  34th  N.  Y.  Battery. 


Winter  of 
1872-73- 


July  20,1897      Port  Hudson,  La..|  About   May 

20,  1863. 


Removed,  under  a  hot  fire,  a 
wounded  member  of  his  com 
mand  to  a  place  of  safety. 

!  Took  command  of  Company 
G,  all  the  officers  having 
been  killed  or  wounded,  and 
gallantly  led  it. 

Gallant  conduct  during  the 
campaigns  and  engagements 
with  Apaches. 

Yolunteered  to  go  within  the 
enemy's  lines,  and  at  the 
head  of  a  party  of  eight  de 
stroyed  a  s  gnal  station, 
thereby  greatly  aiding  in 
the  operations  against  Port 
Hudson  that  immediately 
followed. 


June  17,  1865      Columbus,  Ga Apr.   16,  1865      Capture  of  flag. 

Feb.  15,  1897     Fredericksburg,  Ya.    Dec.   13,  1862 


July  10,1896     Spottsyl  vania     May  18,1864 
Court  House,  Ya. 


*See  note  oil  page  133. 


Gallantly  responded  to  a  call 
for  volunteers  to  man  a 
battery,  serving  with  great 
heroism  until  the  termina 
tion  of  the  engagement. 

Brought  his  guidon  off  in 
safety  under  a  heavy  fire  of 
musketry,  after  he  had  lost 
it  by  his  horse  becoming 
furious  from  the  bursting  of 
a  shell. 


1 8 


MEDALS    OF    HONOR. 


Nairn-,  rank,  and  organization.        Date  of  issue. 


Action. 


Place. 


Date. 


Beebe,  William  S 

ist  Lieut.,  Ord.  Dcpt.,  I".  S.  A. 


Ground  of  award. 


Beech,  John  P 

Sergt.,  Co.  H,  4th  N.  J.  Inf. 

Beglcy,  Tcrrence 

Sergt.,  Co.  I).  7th  N.  Y.  II.  A. 

Belcher,  Thomas 

Priv.,Co.  I,  9th  Me.  Inf. 


Bell,  James 

I'riv.,  Co.  K,  ?th  I*.  S.  Inf. 


June  V',  1X97      Cane  River  Cross-      Apr.  23,  1864      Voluntarily    led   a   successful 
ing,  I, a.  assault  on  a  fortified    posi 

tion. 

June    5.1X94  '  S  pott  s  yl  vania      May   12,  1X64      Voluntarily  worked  the  guns 
Court  House, Va.  of  a  battery. 

Dec.     I,  iS6.|      Cold   Harbor,  Va.  .    June    3,1X64      Capture  of  flag. 


Apr.     6,  1X65 


Chapin's  Farm, 
near  Richmond, 
Va. 


Sept.  29,  1X64  Took  a  guidon  from  the  hands 
of  the  bearer,  mortally 
wounded,  and  advanced 
with  it  nearer  to  the  battery 
than  anv  other  man. 


Benedict,  George  G 

2d  Lieut.  Co.  C,  1 2th  Vt.  Inf. 


Benjamin,  John  F 

Corp.,  Co.  M,  2d  N.  Y.  Cav. 

Benjamin,  Samuel  N 

ist  Lieut.,  2d  I*.  S.  Art. 


Dec.     2.1X76      Big  Horn,  Mont.  ..    July     9,1X75 
June  27,  1X92      Gettysburg,  I'a.  .  .  .    July     3,  1X63 


Apr.  24. 
June  1 1, 


1X65 

1X77 


Sailors  Creek,  Va.  .    Apr.     6,1X65 


Hull  Run  toSpott- 
svl vania,  Va. 


July.  1X61,  to 
May,  1X64. 


Carried  dispatches  to  General 
Crook  at  the  imminent  risk 
of  his  life. 

Passed  through  a  murderous 
fire  of  grape  and  canister 
in  delivering  orders,  and 
reformed  the  crowded  lines. 

Capture  of  battle  flag  of  gth 
Virginia  Infantry  (C.  S.  A.  ). 

Particularly  distinguished 
services  as  an  artillery  offi 
cer. 


Bennett,  Augustus 

I'riv.,  Co.  R,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Bennett,  Orren 

I'riv.,  Co.  I),  i4ist  I'a.  Inf. 

Bennett,  Orson  W 

ist  Lieut.  Co.  A,  I02d  1".  S.  C.T. 

Bensinger,  William 

I'riv.,  Co.  G,  2ist  Ohio  Inf. 


Jan.    24,  1X65 


Apr.  24,1X65     Sailors  Creek,  Va. .    Apr.    6,1X65      Capture  of  flag. 

.Mar.  9,  I.SX7  Honey  Hill,  S.  C..  Nov.  30,  1X64  Distinguished  conduct  in  sav 
ing  from  capture  three  pieces 
of  artillery. 

Mar.  25,  1X63      Georgia April.  1062 


Benson,  James  A 

Priv.,  Co.  I),  27111  Me.  Inf. 

Benyaurd,  William  H.  H   . 
Capt.,  Corps  of  Fugs.,  V.  S.  A. 


Jan.   24,  1X65 


One  of  twenty-two  men  (in 
cluding  two  civilians)  who, 
by  direction  of  General 
Mitchel  I  or  Buell )  pene 
trated  nearly  200  miles  south 
into  the  enemy's  territory 
and  captured  a  railroad  train 
at  Big  Shanty,  Ga.,  in  an 
attempt  to  destroy  tin- 
bridges  and  track  between 
Chattanooga  and  Atlanta. 

(*) 


B;rgendahl,  Frederick 

I'riv.,  Band,  4th  I".  S.  Cav. 

Berry,  Edward  M 

I'riv-.,  Co.  C,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Berry,  John 

I'riv.,  Co.  C.,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Berry,  Moses  G 

Priv.,  Co.  G,  27th  Me.  Inf. 


Sept.  7.1X97  Five  Forks,  Va.  ...  Apr.  1.1X65  With  one  companion  volun 
tarily  advanced  in  a  recon- 
noissance  beyond  the  skir 
mishers,  where  he  was  ex 
posed  to  imminent  peril; 
also,  in  the  same  battle,  rock- 
to  the  front  with  the  com 
manding  general  to  encour 
age  wavering  troops  to  re 
sume  the  advance,  which 
they  did  successfully. 

Oct.    13,  1X75     Staked  Plains,  Tex.     Dec.    X,  1X74     Gallantry  in  a  long  chase  after 

Indians. 


Jan.  24,  1X65 
Jan.  24,  1X65 
Jan.  24.  1X65  .  .  . 


(*) 
(*) 
(*) 


*  Set.-  note-  on 


133. 


MEDALS   OF   HONOR. 


Name,  rank,  and  organization. 


Berry,  William 

Priv.,  Co.  G,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Berry,  William 

Priv.,  Co.  C,  2yth  Me.  Inf. 

Bertram,  Heinrich 

Corp.,  Co.  B,  8th  V.  S.  Cav. 

Bessey,  Charles  A 

Corp.,  Co.  A,  3d  U.  S.  Cav. 


Belts,  Charles  M 

Lieut.  Col.  1 5th  Pa.  Cav. 


Date  of  issue. 


Jan.  24,  1865 
Jan.  24,  1865 
July  24,  1869 
May  15,  1890 


Beyer,  Hillary 

ist  Lieut.  Co.  H,  goth  Pa.  Inf. 


Oct.   10,  1892 
Oct.  30,  1896 


Bickford,  Henry  H 

Corp.,  Co.  E,  8th  N.  Y.  Cav. 

Bickford,  Matthew 

Corp.,  Co.  G,  8th  Mo.  Inf. 

Bieger,  Charles 

Priv.,  Co.  B,  4th  Mo.  Cav. 


Action. 


Place. 


Arizona 


Near    HI k horn 
Creek,  Wyo. 


Greensboro,  N.  C . 


Date. 


1868 


Jan.    13,  1877 


Apr.  19,  1865 


Ground  of  award. 


Antietam,  Md.  ...   I  Sept.  17,  1862 


Mar.  26,  1865  I  Waynesboro,  Va. . .    Mar.    2,  1865 
Aug.  31,  1894  '  Vicksburg,  Miss.  .  .j  May  22,  1863 


July     8,  1897 


Bingham,  Henry  H 

Capt.  Co.  C,  I4oth  Pa.  Inf. 


Birdsall,  Horatio  L 

Sergt. ,  Co.  B,  3d  Iowa  Cav. 

Bisbee,  Charles  D 

Priv.,  Co.  F,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Bisbee,  Orrin  S 

Priv.,  Co.  E,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Bishop,  Daniel 

Sergt.,  Co.  A,  5th  U.  S.  Cav. 

Bishop,  Francis  A 

Priv.,  Co.  C,  57th  Pa.  Inf. 

Black,  George  E 

Priv.,  Co.  H,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Black,  John  C 

Lieut.  Col.  37th  111.  Inf. 


Black,  William  P 

Capt.  Co.  K,  37th  111.  Inf. 


Blackmar,  Wilmon  W 

Lieut.,  Co.  H,  ist  W.  Va.  Cav. 


Aug.  26,  1893 

June  17,  1865 
Jan.  24,  1865 
Jan.  24,  1865 
Apr.  12,  1875 
Dec.  i,  1864 
Jan.  24,  1865 
Oct.  31,  1893 

Oct.  2,  1893 
Oct.  23,  1897 


Ivy  Farm,  Miss.  ...    Feb.  22,  1864 


Wilderness,  Va. 


Columbus,  Ga.  . 


May    6,  1864 


(*) 


Bravery  in  scouts  and  actions 
with  Indians. 

While  scouting  with  four  men 
and  attacked  in  ambush  by 
fourteen  hostile  Indians, 
held  his  ground,  two  of  his 
men  being  wounded,  and 
kept  up  the  fight  until  him 
self  wounded  in  the  side,  and 
then  went  to  the  assistance 
of  his  wounded  comrades. 

Captured  the  flag  of  the  3d 
South  Carolina  Cavalry  (C. 

S.  A.). 

After  his  command  had  been 
forced  to  fall  back,  remained 
alone  on  the  line  of  battle, 
caring  for  his  wounded  com 
rades  and  carrying  one  of 
them  to  a  place  of  safety. 

Recapture  of  flag. 

Gallantry  in  the  charge  of  the 
' '  volunteer  storming  party. ' ' 

Voluntarily  risked  his  life  by 
taking  a  horse,  under  heavy 
fire,  beyond  the  line  of  battle 
for  the  rescue  of  his  captain, 
whose  horse  had  been  killed 
in  a  charge,  and  who  was 
surrounded  by  the  enemy's 
skirmishers. 

Rallied  and  led  into  action  a 
portion  of  the  troops  who 
had  given  way  under  the 
fierce  assaults  of  the  enemy. 


Apr.  16,  1865      Capture  of  flag  and  bearer. 
(*) 

(*) 


Turret   Mountain,      Mar.  25,  1873 
Ariz. 

Spottsvlvania,  Va.    May  12,  1864 


Gallantry  in  engagements. 
Capture  of  flag. 

(*) 


Prairie  Grove,  Ark .  Dec.  7,  1862  Gallantly  charged  the  posi 
tion  of  the  enemy  and  cap 
tured  a  battery ;  was  severe 
ly  wounded. 

Pea  Ridge,  Ark. .  .    Mar.    7,  1862  ;  Single  handed  confronted  the 

enemy,  firing  a  rifle  at  them 
and  thus  checking  their  ad 
vance  within  100  yards  of 
the  lines. 

Five  Forks,  Va.  ...'  Apr.     1,1865     At  a  critical  stage  of  the  battle, 

"  without  orders,  led  a  success 
ful  advance  upon  the  enemy. 

*See  note  on  pa™e  133. 


20 


MF.DALS    OF    HONOR. 


Action. 

Name,  rank,  and  organization.       Date  of  issue. 
Place. 

Date. 

Blackwood,  William  R.  D  July  21,  1897      Petersburg,  Va. 

Apr.     2,  1865 

Surg.  48th  Pa.  Inf. 

Blair,  James  
ist  Sergt.  Co.  I,  1st  V.  S.  Cav. 

Apr.   12,  1X75 

\V  inter   of 
I872-73- 

Blanchard  Jacob  S                                Jan     "*4    1865  ; 

1'riv.,  Co.  G,  2-th  Me.  Inf. 

Blanchard,  Stephen  Jan.    24,  1865 

Corp.,  Co.  I,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Blanquet                                                   -Vpr    1  2   1875                W  inter  oi 

Imlian  Scout. 

1872-73. 

Blasdel,  Thomas  A             .    . 

Aug.  1  1    1894     Vicksburg,  Miss.  .  .    May  22,  1863 

Corp.,  Co.  II,  831!  In<l.  Inf. 

Cor]).,  Co.  1C,  126th  Ohio  Inf. 

Bliss,  George  N  Aug.    3,  iSuy 

Waynesboro,Va.  .  .    Sept.  2S,  1864 

Capt.  Co.  C,  1st  R.  I.  Cav. 

Blodgett,  Wells  H 

ist  Lieut.  Co.  I),  37th  111.  Inf. 


Blood,  Charles  H 

I'riv.,  Co.  F,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Blucher,  Charles 

Corp.,  Co.  II,  iSSth  1'a.  Inf. 

Bonebrake,  Henry  G 

Lieut.,  Co.  G,  1 7th  Pa.  Cav. 

Bonnaffon,  Sylvester,  jr 

ist  Lieut.  Co.  G,  99th  Pa.  Inf. 


Feb.   15,  1894      Newtonia,  Mo 


Jan.   24,  1865    


Sept.  30,  IS62 


Apr.     6,  1865 

Apr.  24,  1865      Five  F'orks,  Ya 


Fort  Harrison, near    Sept.  29,  1864 
Richmond,  Ya. 


Ground  of  award. 


Removed  severely  wounded 
officers  and  soldiers  from 
the  field  while  under  a  heavy 
fire  from  the  enemy,  expos 
ing  himself  beyond  the  call 
of  duty,  thus  furnishing  an 
example  of  most  distin 
guished  gallantry. 

Gallant  conduct  during  the 
campaigns  and  engagements; 
with  Apaches. 


(*) 

Gallant  conduct  during  the 
campaigns  and  engagements 
with  Apaches. 

Gallantry  in  the  charge  of  the 
"volunteer  storming  party. ' ' 

Capture  of  flag. 

While  in  command  of  the 
provost  guard  in  the  village, 
lie  saw  the  Union  lines  re 
turning  before  the  attack  of 
a  greatly  superior  force  of 
the  enemy,  mustered  his 
guard,  and,  without  orders, 
joined  in  the  defense  and 
charged  the  enemy  without 
support.  I le  received  three 
saber  wounds,  his  horse  was 
shot,  and  he  was  taken 
prisoner. 

With  a  single  orderly,  cap 
tured  an  armed  picket  of 
eight  men  and  marched 
them  in,  prisoners. 


Planted    first   national    colors 
on  the  fortifications. 


Apr.     1,1865      Capture  of  flag. 


Sept.  29,  1893 


Boody,  Robert  M     

Sergt.,  Co.  H,  4oth  N.  Y.  Inf. 


Boody,  Sylvester  O 

Priv.,  Co.  C,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Icon,  Hugh  P 

Capt.  Co.  B,  ist  W.  Va.  Cay. 


July     8,  1896 


Jan.    24,  1865 


Hoydtoii     Plank      Oct.    27,1864      Checked  the  rout  and  rallied 
Road,  Ya.  the  troops  of  his  command 

in  the  face  of  a  terrible  fire 
of  musketry. 

This  soldier,  then  a  corporal, 
at  great  personal  risk,  vol 
untarily  saved  the  lives  of 
and  brought  from  the  bat 
tlefield  two  wounded  com 
rades. 

May  2.  1863  Voluntarily,  and  at  great  per 
sonal  risk,  brought  from  the 
field  of  battle  and  saved 
the  life  of  Capt.  George  I!. 
Carse,  Co.  C,  Fortieth  New 
York  Volunteer  Infantry. 


Williamsbnrg,  Va.     May    5,  1862 


Chancellorsyille, 
Va. 


Apr.  24.1865     Sailors  Creek,  Va..    Apr.     6,1865  !  Capture  of  flag. 

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MEDALS   OF   HONOR. 


Action. 


Name,  rank,  and  organization.      Date  of  issue. 


Place. 


Date. 


Ground  of  award. 


Bradbury,  Sanford Mar.    3,1870      Hell  Canyon,  Ariz.    July     3.1869      Conspicuous  gallantry   in   ac- 

ist  Sergt.  Co.  L,  8th  U.  S.  Cav.  tio»- 

Bradeen.  Alcander  M ,  Jan.   24,  1865    ' (*) 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Bradeen,  Henry Jan.   24,  1865    ' (*) 

Priv.,  Co.  D,  2-th  Me.  Inf. 

Bradley,  Thomas  W '  June  10,  1896     Chancellorsville  ,      May    3,  1863      Volunteered  in  response  to  a 

Capt.  Cos.  H  and  B,  1 24th  X.  Y.    '  Va.  call,  and  alone,  in  the  face  of 

I,,f  a  heavy  fire  of  musketry  and 

canister,  went  and  pro 
cured  ammunition  for  the 
use  of  his  comrades. 

Brady,  James Apr.     6,1865      Chapin's    Farm,      Sept.  29,  1864      Capture  of  flag. 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  loth  N.  H.  Inf.  near  Richmond, 

Va. 

Bragdon,  Benjamin  T Jan.    24,  1865 (*) 

Priv.,  Co.  I),  2;th  Me.  Inf. 

Bragdon,  Edmund,  ir Jan.   24,  1865    (*) 

2<1  Lieut.  Co.  H,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Bragdon,  James  A Jan.   24,1865    ! (*) 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Bragdon,  Sumner '  Jan.   24,  1865    \  (*) 

Priv.,  Co.  H,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Branagan,  Edward Nov.  19,  1872      Red  River,  Tex  .  .  .    Sept.  29,  1X72  ,  Gallantry  in  action. 

Priv.,  Co.  F,  4th  V.  S.  Cav. 

Brandle,  Joseph  E July  20,  1897      Lenoire,  Tenii Nov.  16,  1863      While  color  hearer  of  hisregi- 

Priv.,  Co.  C,  i"th  Mich.  Inf.  inent,   having     been     twice 

wounded  and  the  sight  of 
one  eye  destroyed,  still  held 
to  the  colors  until  ordered 
to  the  rear  by  his  regimental 
commander. 

Brannigan,  Felix June  29,  1866      Chancellorsvi  lie,       May     2,  1863      Volunteered   on   a   dangerous 

Priv.,  Co.  A,  74th  X.  V.  Inf.  \'a.  service  and  brought  in  valu 

able  information. 

Brant,  Abram  B Oct.     5,1X78     Little   Big   Horn,      June  25,  1876     Brought  water  for  the  wound- 

Priv.,  Co.  D,  7th  U.  S.  Cav.  Mont.  ed  under  a  most  galling  fire. 

Brant,  William Apr.  24,  1865  ,  Petersburg,  Va.  . .  .    Apr.     3,  1865  ;  Capture  of  battle  flag  of  46th 

Lieut.,  Co.  li.ist  X.  J.  Vet.  Htln.  Xorth  Carolina  (  C.  S.  A. ). 

Bras,  Edgar  A June    8,  1865      Spanish   Fort,  Ala .     Apr.     8,  1865      Capture  of  flag. 

Sergt.,  Co.  K,  8th  Iowa  Inf. 

Bratling,  Frank Aug.  12,  1875      Xear  Fort  Selden,      July  8  to  1 1        Services    against    hostile    In- 

Corp.,Co.  C.  8th  U.  S.Cav.  X.  Mex.  1873.  di'ans. 

Brest,  Lewis  F Apr.  24,  1865  I  Sailors  Creek,  Va.  .    Apr.     6,  1865      Capture  of  flag 

Priv.,  Co.  I),  57th  Pa.  Inf. 

Brett,  Lloyd  M Feb.     7,1895      O'Fallons    Creek,      Apr.      i,  iSSo      Fearless  exposure  and  dashing 

2d  Lieut.,  2(1  I'.  S.  Cav.  Mont.  bravery   in   cutting  off   the 

Indians'  pony  herd,  thereby 
greatly  crippling  the  hos- 
tiles. 

Brewer,  William  I Apr.  24,  1865     Appomattox  cam-     Apr.     4,  1865  !  Capture  of  engineer  flag, Army 

Priv.,  Co.  C,  2d  X.  Y.  Cav.  paign,  Va.  of  Northern  Virginia. 

Breyer,  Charles :  July     8,  1896     Rappahannock     Aug.  23,  1862      Voluntarily,  and  at  great  per- 

Sergt.,  Co.  I,  goth  Pa.  Inf.  Station,  Va.  M,nal  risk,  picked  up  an  un- 

e.xploded  shell  and  threw  it 
away,  thus  doubtless  saving 
the  life  of  a  comrade  whose 
arm  had  been  taken  off  by 
the  same  shell. 

Briard,  Robert Jan.    24,  1865    .  I*) 

Sergt.,  Co.  G,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

*Sc-t-  notr  on  pagf  133. 


MEDALS   OF   HONOR. 


Action 

. 

Place. 

Date. 

Jan    24,  1865 

(*) 

Priv.,  Co.  E,  2yth  Me.  Inf. 
Briees.  Elijah  A    . 

Apr.  24,  i86.s 

Petersburg,  Va  .  . 

Apr.     3,  1865 

Capture  of  battle 

flag. 

Corp..  Co.  B,  2(1  Conn.  H.  A 


cringle,  Anarew  
Corp.,  Co.  F,  loth  X.  Y.  Cav. 

Brogan,  James                    

juiy     3,  i>->D5 
Jan.      9,  1880 

Simon  Valley,  Ariz. 

Dec.  14,  1877 

Sergt.,  Co.  G,  6th  U.  S.  Cav. 

Apr      6   1865 

Chapin's    Farm, 

Sept.  29,  1864 

ist  Sergt.  Co.  D,  5th  U.  S.  C.  T. 

near  Richmond, 
Va. 

Corp.,  Co.  E,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Julv  24   1869 

Arizona  

1868 

Priv.,  Co.  B,  8th  U.S.  Cav. 

Brosnan,  John  
Sergt.,  Co.  E,  i64th  X.  Y.  Inf. 

Jan.    1  8,  1894 

Petersburg,  Va  .  .  .  . 
Arizona 

June  17,  1864 
May  11,  1889 

Ser#t.,  Co.  C,  24th  U.  VS.  Inf. 
Brown    Charles                            .  .  .  . 

Dec      I,  1864 

Weldon  Railroad, 

Aug.  19,  1864 

Ser<<t.,  Co.  C,  5Oth  Pa.  Inf. 

Va. 

Priv.,  Co.  A,  27th  Me.  Inf. 
Brown,  Edward,  jr  

Xov.  24,  1880 

Fred  ericksburg 

May  3-4,  186-5 

Corp.,  Co.  G,  62d  X.  Y.  Inf. 

and      Salem 
Heights,  Va. 

Brown,  Henri  Le  Fevre. .  .  . 
Sergt.,  Co.  B,  72d  X.  Y.  Inf. 


June  23,  1896     Wilderness,  Va.  .  .  .    May    6,  1864 


Brown,  James 

Sergt.,  Co.  F,  5th  U.  S.  Cav. 


Brown,  James  H    

Priv.,  Co.  I,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Brown,  James  W 

Priv.,  Co.  G,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Brown,  Jeremiah  Z 

Capt.  Co.  K,  148th  Pa.  Inf. 


Dec.     4,  1874 


Jan.    24,  1865 
Jan.   24,  1865 


Davidson  Canyon, 
near  Camp  Crit- 
tenden,  Ariz. 


Aug.  27,  1872 


June  22,  1896  '   Petersburg,  Va Oct.   27,  1864 


*  See  note  on  page  133. 


Charged  the  enemy  and  as 
sisted  Sergeant  Xorton  in 
capturing  a  field  piece  and 
two  prisoners. 

Engaged,  single  handed,  two 
renegade  Indians  until  his 
horse  was  shot  under  him, 
and  then  pursued  them  so 
long  as  he  was  able. 

Took  command  of  his  com 
pany,  all  the  officers  having 
been  killed  or  wounded,  and 
gallantly  led  it. 

(*) 

Bravery  in  scouts  and  actions 
with  Indians. 

Obtained  valuable  informa 
tion  by  a  daring  reconnois- 
sance  made  under  fire  of  the 
enemy. 

Although  shot  in  the  abdo 
men,  in  a  fight  between  a 
paymaster's  escort  and  rob 
bers,  did  not  leave  the  field 
until  again  wounded 
through  both  arms. 

Capture  of  flag  of  4/th  Vir 
ginia  Infantry  (C.  S.  A. ). 

(*) 

Severely  wounded  while  car 
rying  the  colors,  he  contin 
ued  at  his  post,  under  fire, 
until  ordered  to  the  rear. 

Voluntarily  and  under  a  heavy 
fire  from  the  enemy,  three 
times  crossed  the  field  of 
battle  with  a  load  of  ammuni 
tion  in  a  blanket  on  his  back, 
thus  supplying  the  Federal 
forces,  whose  ammunition 
had  nearly  all  been  ex 
pended,  and  enabling  them 
to  hold  their  position  until 
reenforcemen  t  s  arrived, 
when  the  enemy  were  driven 
from  their  position. 

In  command  of  a  detachment 
of  four  men,  defeated  a  su 
perior  force. 

(*) 

(*) 

With  100  selected  volunteers, 
assaulted  and  captured  the 
works  of  the  enemy,  to 
gether  with  a  number  of  of 
ficers  and  men. 


MEDALS    OF    HONOR. 


Name,  rank,  and  organization.       Pate  of  issue. 


Brown,  John 

Priv.,  Co.  I!,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Brown,  John  H 

Capt.  Co.  A,  47th  ( >hio  Inf. 


Brown,  John   H 

Capt.  Co.  I),  uth  Ky.  Inf. 

Brown,  John  W    

I'riv.,Co.  K,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Brown,  Lorenzo  D 

Priv.,  Co.  A,  7th  f.  S.  Inf. 


Brown,  Lorenzo  T 

Priv.,  Co.  H,  271)1  Me.  Inf. 

Brown,  Morris,  jr 

Capt.  Co.  A,  1 26th  N.  Y.  Inf. 

Brown,  Philip  A 

Priv.,  C<>.  C,  271)1  Me.  Inf. 

Brown,  Robert  B 

Priv.,  Co.  A,  15111  Ohio  Inf. 

Brown,  Uriah 

Priv.,  Co.  G,  30th  Ohio  Inf. 

Brown,  Wilson   

Priv.,  Co.F,  2ist  Ohio  Inf. 


Action. 


Place. 


Date. 


Jan.    24,  1865 


Aug.  24,  1896      Yicksburg,  Miss.  .  .    May   19,  1.86} 

I 


Feb.     4,  1865      Franklin,  Teim  Nov.  30,  is'M 


Jan.    24,  1865    

May    8,1878      nig   Hole,  Mont. 

Jan.    24,  1865     


Aug.    9,  1877 


Ground  of  award. 


(*) 

Voluntarily  carried  a  verbal 
message  from  Col.  A.  C.  Par 
ry  to  General  Hugh  F\ving 
through  a  terrific  lire  and  in 
plain  view  of  the  enemy. 

Capture  of  flag. 


After  having  been  severely 
wounded  in  right  shoulder 
continued  to  do  duty  in  a 
most  courageous  manner. 

(*) 


Mar.    6,  1869     Gettysburg,  Pa.  .  .      July     3,  1863      Capture  of  flag. 


Jan.    24,  1865 


(*) 


Mar.  27,  1X90      Missionary  Ridge.      Nov.  25,  1X6}      Capture  of  flag. 
Tenn. 


Aug.  15,  1894      Vickslmrg,  Miss.  .  .     May  22,  186 
Sept.      ,  1X63      Georgia April,  1862 


Brownell,  Franci ;  E 

Priv.,  Co.  A,  nth  N.  V.  Inf. 


Browner,  August 

Priv.,  Co.  C,  ist  N.  V.  Art. 

Bruner,  Louis  J 

Priv.,  Co.  H,  5th  Ind.  Cav. 


Brush,  George  W 

Lieut.,  Co.  K,  34th  U.  S.  C.  T. 


Bruton,  Christopher  C 

Capt.  Co.  C,  22(1  N.  Y.  Cav. 


Jan.    10,1877    May  24,  1861 


(White  Oak  Swamp,  i  June  30,  1862 
Va. 
Malvern  Hill,  Ya.     July      i,  1862 

Mar.    9, 1896     Walker's  Ford,     Dec.    2,1863 
Tenn. 


Jan.    21,  1897      Ashepoo    River,      May  24,  1864 
S.  C. 


Mar.  26,  1865      \Vaynesboro,  Va .  . .     Mar.    2,1865 


*  See  note  on  page  133. 


Gallantry  in  the  charge  of  the 
"volunteer  storming  party." 

( )ne  of  twenty-two  men  ( in 
cluding  two  civilians)  who, 
by  direction  of  General 
Mitchcl  I  or  lUiell],  pene 
trated  nearly  200  miles  south 
into  the  enemy's  territory 
and  captured  a  railroad  train 
at  Big  Shanty,  (la.,  in  an  at 
tempt  to  destroy  the  bridges 
and  track  between  Chatta 
nooga  and  Atlanta. 

Killed  the  murderer  of  Colo 
nel  Ivllsworth  at  the  Mar 
shall  House,  Alexandria, 
Va. 

|  Continued  to  fight  after  being 
severely  wounded. 

Voluntarily  passed  through 
the  enemy's  lines  under  fire 
and  conveyed  to  a  battalion 
then  in  a  perilous  position 
and  liable  to  capture  infor 
mation  which  enabled  it  to 
reach  a  point  of  safety. 

Voluntarily  commanded  a 
boat  crew,  which  went  to  the 
rescue  of  a  large  number  of 
Union  soldiers  on  board  the 
stranded  steamer  Hostoti, 
and  with  great  gallantry 
succeeded  in  conveying 
them  to  shore,  being  ( x- 
poscd  during  the  entire  time 
to  a  heavy  fire  from  a  Con 
federate  battery. 

Capture  of  General  KarU'Y, 
headquarters  flag.  Confed 
erate  national  standr.nl. 


MEDALS    OF    HONOR.                                                                       25 

Name,  rank,  am]  organization. 

Date  of  issue. 

Action. 

Ground  of  award. 

Place. 

Date. 

Bryant,  Andrew  S  

Aug.  13,  1873 
Tan.  24.  i86s 

Newbern,  N.  C  .  .  .  . 

May  23,  1863 

By  his  courage  and  judicious 
disposition  of  his  guard  of 
sixteen  men,  stationed  in  a 
small  earthwork  at  the  head 
of  the  bridge,  held  in  check 
and  repulsed  for  a  half  hour 
a  fierce  attack  of  a  strong 
force  of  the  enemy,  thus 
probably  saying  the  city 
(Newbern)  from  capture. 

(*) 

Sergt.,  Co.  A,  461)1  Mass.  Inf. 
Bryant,  Frederick  S.  . 

ist  Lieut.  Co.  D,  2yth  Me.  Inf. 

Bryant,  Seth  E 

Capt.  Co.  I,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Buchanan,  George  A 

Priv.,  Co.G,  I48th  N.  Y.  Inf. 


Buck,  F.  Clarence 

Corp.,  Co.  A,  2ist  Conn.  Inf. 


Jan.    24,  1865  | 


Buckingham,  David  E 

ist  Lieut.  Co.  E,  4th  Del.  Inf. 


Buckles,  Abram  J 

Sergt.,  Co.  K,  1 9th  Ind.  Inf. 


Buckley,  Denis 

I'riv.,Co.  G,  136111  N.  Y.  Inf. 

Buckley,  John  C 

S-rgt.,  Co.  G,  4th  Va.  Inf. 

Buffum,  Robert 

Priv.,  Co.  II,  2ist  Ohio  Inf. 


Apr.  6,  1865  Cluipin's  Farm, 
near  Richmond, 
Va. 


Apr.  6,1865  Chapin's  Farm, 
near  Richmond, 
Va. 

Feb.  13,  1895  Rowanty  Creek, 
Va. 


Dec.     4,  1893 


Apr.     7,  1865 


Wilderness,  Va  .  .  . 


Peach  Tree  Creek, 
Ga. 


July     9,1894      Yicksburg,  Miss.  .  . 
Mar.  25  1863     Georgia 


Sept.  29,  1864 

Sept.  29,  1864 
Feb.  5,  1865 
May  5,  1864 

July   20,  1864 

May  22,  1863 

April,  1862 


Buhrman,  Henry  G 

Priy.,Co.  II,  54th  Ohio  Inf. 

Bulock,  Luther  E 

ist  Sergt.,  Co.  E,  gth  V.  R.  C. 


Bumgarner,  William 

Sergt.,  Co.  A,  4th  Va.  Inf. 

Burbank,  Arthur  C 

Sergt.,  Co.  A,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Burbank,  Horace  H 

O;.  M.  Sergt.,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Burbank,  James  H 

Sergt.,  Co.  K,  4th  R.  I.  Inf. 


July   12,1894      Vicksburg,  Miss. 
May    9,  1865 


Burbank,  John  P 

Priv.,  Co.  H,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Burbank,  Luther  S 

Priv.,  Co.  H,  2-th  Me.  Inf. 


July  10,1894      Vicksburg,  Miss. 
Jan.    24,  1865  ! 


May  22,  1863 
April,  1865 

May  22,  1863 


Jan.   24  1865 


July  27,  1896     Blackwater,    near 
Franklin,  Va. 

Jan.   24,  1865  : 


Jan.    24,  1865 


(*) 

Took  position  in  advance  of 
the  skirmish  line,  and  drove 
the  enemy's  cannoneers 
from  their  guns. 

Although  wounded,  refused  to 
leave  the  field  until  the  fight 
closed. 

Swam  the  partly  frozen  creek, 
under  fire,  in  the  attempt  to 
capture  a  crossing. 

Though  suffering  from  an 
open  wound ,  carried  the  reg 
imental  colors  until  again 
wounded. 

Capture  of  flag  of  ist  Missis 
sippi  (C.  S.  A). 

Gallantry  in  the  charge  of  the 
"volunteer  storming  party." 

One  of  twenty -two  men  (in 
cluding  two  civilians)  who, 
by  direction  of  General 
Mitchel  (or  Buell )  pene 
trated  nearly  200  miles  south 
into  the  enemy's  territory 
and  captured  a  railroad  train 
at  Big  Shanty,  Ga.,  in  an 
attempt  to  destroy  the 
bridges  and  track  between 
Chattanooga  and  Atlanta. 

Gallantry  in  the  charge  of  the 
' '  volunteer  storming  party. ' ' 

In  testimony  of  his  faithful 
and  exemplary  conduct  as 
one  of  the  escort  to  the  re 
mains  of  President  Lincoln 
to  Springfield,  111. 

Gallantry  in  the  charge  of  the 
' '  volunteer  storming  party. ' ' 

(*) 
(*) 


Oct.  3,  1862  Gallantry  in  action  while  on 
detached  service  on  board  a 
gunboat. 


(*) 


(*) 


'  See  note  on  page  133. 


26 


MEDALS    OF   HONOR. 


Name,  rank,  and  organization.       Date  of  issue. 


Action. 


Place. 


Date. 


Ground  of  award. 


Burbank,  Monroe  A 

Corp.,  Co.  K,  271!]  Me.  Inf. 

Burbank,  Porter  M 

I'riv.,  Co.  A,  271)1  Me.  Inf. 

Burger,  Joseph 

I'riv.,  Co.  H,  2d  Minn.  Inf. 


Burk,  Michael 

I'riv.,  Co.  1),  1 25th  N.  Y.  Inf. 

Burke,  Daniel  W 

ist  Sergt.  Co.  B,  2d  U.  S.  Inf. 


Jan.  24.  1865 
Jan.  24,  1865 
Sept.  1 1,  1897 


Nolensville,  Tenn.    Feb.   15,  1863 


(*) 
(*) 


Was  one  of  a  detachment  of 
sixteen  men  who  heroically 
defended  a  wagon  train 
against  the  attack  of  125 
cavalry,  repulsed  the  attack, 
and  saved  the  train. 


Dec.     1,1864      Spottsylvania.Va. .    May  12,  1864      Capture  of  flag. 


Apr.  21,  1892 


S  hepher  d  s  t  o  w  n      Sept.  20,  1 862 
Ford,  Ya. 


Burke,  Patrick  J 

July  24,  1869      Arizona 

Apr.  27,  1877      Cedar  C 
Mont 

Avig.  24,  1896      Wilderi 

Feb.     8,  1878      Hanove 
House 

Jan    24   1865 

1868 

Farrier,  Co.  B,  8th  U.  S.  Cav. 

Burke,  Richard  
I'riv.,  Co.  G,  sth  1'.  S.  Inf. 

Burke,  Thomas 

reek,  etc.,      Oct.,  1876,  to 
Jan.,  1877. 

ess,  Ya  Mav    6,1864 

Court     June  30,  186} 
,  Ya. 

ist  Lieut.  Co.  H,  97111  N.  Y.  Inf. 

Burke,  Thomas  
Sergt.,  Co.  A,  5th  N.  Y.  Cav. 

Burnell,  Nathaniel  A  

Corp.,  Co.  H,  271)1  Me.  Inf. 

Burnes,  George  
Mus.,Co.  I),  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Jan.   24,  1865    

Burnes,  James 

I'riv.,  Co.  F,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Burnett,  George  R 

2d  Lieut,  ,9th  U.  S.  Cav. 


Jan.   24,  1865 


July  23,  1897 


Burnham,  Charles  L 

Priv.,Co.  I,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Burnham,  Eben 

I'riv.,  Co.  F,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Burnham,  Elbridge 

I'riv.,  Co.  F,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Burnham,  Francis  M 

Priv.,  Co.  F,  2-th  Me.  Inf. 

Burnham,  Thatcher  W 

Priv.,  Co.  H,  271)1  Me.  Inf. 

Burns,  James  M 

Sergt.,  Co.  B,  ist  W.  Ya.  Inf. 


Burritt,  William  W 

Priv.,  Co.  G,  1 131)1  111.  Inf. 


Cnchillo  Negro 
Mountains,  N. 
Mex. 


Aug.  16,  1881 


Jan.   24,  1865 


Jan.    24,  1865    

Jan.   24,  1865    

Jan.    24,  1865    !.. 

Jan.   24,  1865    1 

Nov.  20,  1896  New  Market, Ya.  .  .    May  15,  i,'>6.( 


July     8,1896      Vickstmrg,  Miss...    Apr.  27,1863 


*Sct-  note  on  page  133. 


Voluntarily  attempted  to 
spike  a  gun  in  the  face  of 
the  enemy. 

Bravery  in  scouts  and  actions 
with  Indians. 

Gallantry  in  engagements. 

At  the  risk  of  his  own  life, 
went  back  while  the  rebels 
were  still  firing,  and  finding 
Colonel  \Yheelock  unable 
to  move,  alone  and  unaided 
carried  him  off  the  field  of 
battle. 

Capture  of  battle  flag. 
(*) 
(*) 


Saved  the  life  of  a  dismounted 
soldier,  who  was  in  immi 
nent  danger  of  being  cut  off, 
by  alone  galloping  quickly 
to  his  assistance  under  a 
heavy  fire  and  escorting  him 
to  a  place  of  safety,  his 
horse  being  twice  shot  in 
this  action. 

(*) 
(*) 
(*) 
(*) 
(*) 

t'ndera  heavy  fire  of  musketry 
from  the  enemy,  voluntarily 
assisted  a  wounded  comrade 
from  the  field  of  battle, 
thereby  saving  him  from 
capture  by  the  enemy. 

Voluntarily  acted  as  a  fireman 
on  a  steam  tug  which  ran 
the  blockade  and  passed  the 
batteries  under  a  heavy  fire. 


MEDALS    OF   HONOR. 


Name,  rank,  and  organization. 

Date  of  issue. 

Action. 

Ground  of  award. 

Place. 

Date. 

Jan.  24,  1865 
Jan.  24,  1865 
Jan.  24,  1865 
Jan.  24,  1865 
Jan.  24,  1865 
Nov.  27,  1894 

(*) 
(*) 
(*) 
(*) 
(*) 

Most  distinguished  gallantry 
in   action  with   hostile   In- 

Priv.,  Co.  I,  27th  Me.  Inf. 
Bussell,  John  C 

Priv.,  Co.  I,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

ist  Sergt.  Co.  E,  27th  Me.  Inf. 
Butland  Nathaniel 

Priv.,  Co.  I,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Butler,  Benjamin  H  
Priv.,  Co.  D,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Butler,  Kdmond                  .          .  .  .  . 

Wolf  Mountain  , 
Mont. 

Jan.      <S,  1877 

Capt.,  I4th  U.S.  Inf. 

Butler,  William  N Jan.   24,  1865 

Priv.,  Co.  I),  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Butler,  Willis  H I  Jan.   24,  1865    i 

Sergt.,  Co.  E,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Butrick,  Benjamin Jan.   24,  1865    

Priv.,  Co.  I,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

I  I 

Butterfield,  Daniel |  Sept. 26,  1892      Gaines  Mill,  Va  .  .  .    June  27,  1862 

Brig.  Genl.,  U.  S.  Vols. 


Butterfield,  Frank  G 

Lieut.,  Co.  A,  6th  Vt.  Inf. 


May    4,  1891 


Buzzell,  Elijah  S Jan.   24,  1865 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Buzzell,  Jacob  L :  Jan.   24,  1865 

Priv.,  Co.  H,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Byrne,  Denis Apr.  27,  1877 

Sergt.,  Co.  G,  5th  U.  S.  Inf. 

Cable,  Joseph  A Apr.  27,  1877 

Priv.,  Co.  I,  sth  U.  S.  Inf. 

Cadwallader,  Abel  G Jan.     5,  1897 

Corp.,  Co.  M,  ist  Md.  Inf. 


Cadwell,  Luman  C Aug.  17,  1894 

ist  Lieut.  Co.  B,  2(1  N.  Y.  Vet. 
Cav. 

Caldwell,  Daniel Feb.  13,  1865 

Sergt.  Co.  H,  I3th  Pa.  Cav. 

Calkin,  Ivers  S j  Apr.  24,  1865 

ist  Sergt.  Co.  M,  21!  N.  Y.  Cav. 

Call,  Nathan Jan.    24,  1865 

Priv.,  Co.  H,  27th  Me.  Inf. 


Salem  Heights, Va.    May    4,1863 


Cedar  Creek,  etc., 

Mont. 

Cedar  Creek,  etc., 
Mont. 

Hatcher's  Run  and 
Dabnev's  Mills. 
Va. 


Alabama      Bavou, 
La. 

Hatcher's  Run, Va. 
Sailors  Creek,  Va.  . 


Callaghan,  Patrick 

ist  Sergt.  Co.  H,  gth  V.  R.  C. 


May    9,  1865 


Callahan,  John  H May  2S,  1865      Blakely,  Ala 

Priv.,  Co.  B,  I22d  111.  Inf. 

Callan,  ThomasJ Oct.   24,  1896      Little   Big    Horn, 

Priv. ,  Co.  B,  7th  U.  S.  Cav.  Mont. 


*  See  note  on  page  133. 


Oct.,   1876,  to 
Jan.,  1877. 

Oct.,  1876,10 
Jan.,  1877 

Feb.     6,  1865 


Sept.  20,  1864 

Feb.     6,  1865 
Apr.     6,  1865 


April,  1865 


Apr.     9,  1865 

June  25  and 
26,  1876 


dians. 

(*) 

(*) 
(*) 

Seized  the  colors  of  the  83d 
Pennsylvania  Volunteers  at 
a  critical  moment  and,  un 
der  a  galling  fire  of  the  en 
emy,  led  the  command. 

Took  command  of  the  skir 
mish  line  and  covered  the 
movement  of  his  regiment 
out  of  a  precarious  position. 

(*) 

(*) 

Gallantry  in  engagements. 
Gallantry  in  actions. 

Gallantly  planted  the  colors 
on  the  enemv's  works  in 
advance  of  the  arrival  of  his 
regiment. 

Swam  the  bayou  and  captured 
and  brought  off  a  boat  un 
der  the  enemy's  fire. 

Capture  of  flag. 

Capture  of  flag  of  i8th  Vir 
ginia  Infantry  ( C.  S.  A. ). 

(*) 

In  testimony  of  his  faithful 
and  exemplar}-  conduct  as 
one  of  the  escort  to  the  re 
mains  of  President  Lincoln 
to  Springfield,  111. 

Capture  of  flag. 

Volunteered  and  succeeded 
in  obtaining  water  for  the 
wounded  of  tlv.'  command; 
also  displayed  conspicuous 
ly  good  conduct  in  assisting 
to  drive  awav  the  Indians. 


28 


MKDALS    OF    HONOR. 


Name,  rank,  and  organization.       Date  of  issue. 


Action. 
Place.  Date. 


('.round  of  award. 


Calvert,  James  S Apr.  27,  1877      Cedar  Creek,  etc.,      Oct. .1876,1 

Priv.,  Co.  C,  5th  f.  S.  Inf.  Mont.  Jan.,  1877 

Came,  Frank Jan.   24,  1865    

Priv.,  Co.  B,  27th  Me.  Inf 

Woodstock,  Va.  .  .  .    Jan.    22,  1865 


o      Gallantry  in  actions. 


Campbell,  James  A 

Priv.,  Co.  A,  2d  N.  Y.  Cav. 


Oct.  30,  1897 


Amelia      Court  Apr.     5,1865 
House,  Va. 

Yicksburg,  Miss.  .  .  May  22,  1863 

Little  Blue,  Nebr.  .  May   15,  18711 

Greenbrier   River,  May  22,  1864 
YV.  Ya. 

Chickahominyand  June,  1862 
Ashland,  Ya. 

April,  1865 


Campbell,  William Aug.  14,  1894 

C»r]).,  Co.  I,  3<)th  Ohio  Inf. 

Canfield,  Heth June  22,  1870 

Priv.,  Co.  C,  2il  I".  S.  Cav. 

Capehart,  Henry Feb.   I  2,  1895 

Col.,  ist  W.  Ya.  Cav. 

Capron,  Horace,  jr Sept.  27,  1865 

Sergt.,  Co.  G,  Hth  111.  Cav. 

Carey,  Frank May     9,  1865 

ist  Sergt.  Co.  K,  I2th  Y.  R.  C. 


Carey,  Hugh Feb.     6,1888      Gettysburg,  Pa.  .         July      2,1863 

Sergt.,  Co.  K,S2d  X.  Y.  Inf. 

Carlisle,  Casper Dec.  21,  1892      Gettysburg,  Pa.  .  .      July     2,  1863 

Priv.,  Co.  !•',  Indpt.  Pa.  L.  A. 


Carll,  William  F Jan.    24,  1865    

Corp.,  Co.  C,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Carman,  Warren Mar.  26,  1865      Wayncsboro  ,  Ya.  .     Mar.     2,  1,165 

Priv., Co.  H,  istX.Y.  (Lincoln) 
Cav. 

Caimen,  Isaac  H Feb.  25,  1895      Yicksburg,  Mis:;.  . .    May  22,  186-5 

Corp.,  Co.  A,  481)1  Ohio  Inf. 


Carpenter,  John  R Jan.   24,  1865 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  271)1  Me.  Inf. 

Carpenter,  Samuel May     9,  1865 

ist  Sergt.  Co.  K,  7th  V.  R.  C. 


Carpenter,  Whitney  R 

Priv.,  Co.  B,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Carpenter,  William  H 

Priv.,  Co.  B,  271)1  Me.  Inf. 

Carr,  Augustus  E 

ist  Sergt.  Co.  I),  1 2th  Y.  R.  C. 


Carr.  Eugene  A . 
Col.  3d  111.  Cav. 


April,  1865 


Jan.  24,  1865  . 
Jan.  24,  1865 
May  9,  1865  . . 


April,  1865 


Jan.   16, 1894  I  Pea  Ridge,  Ark ...      Mar.    7,1862 


>  See  note  on  page  133. 


(*) 

While  his  command  was  re 
treating  before  superior 
numbers,  he  voluntarily 
rushed  back  with  one  com 
panion  and  rescued  his  com 
manding  officer,  who  had 
been  unhorsed  and  left  be 
hind. 

Captured  two  battle  flags. 

Gallantry  in  the  charge  of  the 
"volunteer  storm  ing  part}-. " 

Gallantry  in  action. 


Saved,  under  fire,  the  life  of 
a  drowning  soldier. 

Gallantry  in  action. 

In  testimony  of  his  faithful 
and  exemplary  conduct  as 
one  of  the  escort  to  the  re 
mains  of  President  Lincoln 
to  Springfield,  111. 

Captured  the  flag  of  the  7th 
Virginia  Infantry  (  C.  S.  A.  ). 

Saved  a  gun  of  his  battery 
under  heavy  musketry  fire, 
most  of  the  horses  being 
Wiled. 

(*) 
Capture  of  flag. 


Saved  his  regimental  flag;  also 
seized  and  threw  a  shell, 
with  burning  fuse,  from 
among  his  comrades. 

(*) 

In  testimony  of  his  faithful 
and  exemplary  conduct  as 
one  of  the  escort  to  the  re 
mains  of  President  Lincoln 
to  Springfield,  111. 

(*) 

(*) 

In  testimony  of  his  faithful 
and  exemplarv  conduct  as 
one  of  the  escort  to  the  re 
mains  of  President  Lincoln 
to  Springfield,  111. 

Directed  the  deployment  of 
his  command,  and  held  his 
ground,  under  a  brisk  fire 
of  shot  and  shell,  in  which 
he  was  several  times 
wounded. 


MEDALS    OK    HONOR. 


29 


Name,  rank,  and  organization.      Date  of  issue. 


Carr,  Franklin 

Corp.,  Co.  D,  124th  Ohio  Inf. 

Carr,  John 

1'riv.,  Co.  G,  Stli  V.  S.  Cav. 

Carr,  William  T 

Priv.,  Co.  G,  2yth  Me.  Inf. 

Carroll,  Thomas 

Priv.,  Co.  L,  8th  I'.  S.  Cav. 

Carson,  William  J 

Miis.,  Co.  E,  ist  Btln.,  isth  I' 
vS.  Inf. 

Cart,  Jacob 

Priv.,  Co.  A,  7th  Pa.  R.  C. 

Carter,  George 

Priv.,  Co.  B,  Sth  I".  S.  Cav. 

Carter,  John  J 

zd  Lieut.  Co.  B,  33(1  N.  Y.  Inf. 


Action. 


Place. 


Date. 


Feb.  22,  1865   ',  Nashville,  Tenn.  .  .     Dec.   16,  1864 

Eel>.   14,1870      Chiricahua  Moun-     Oct.    20,1869 
tain,  Ari/. 

Jan.    24,  1865    


Ground  of  award. 


Recapture    of    United    States 
guidon  from  a  rebel  battery. 

Gallantry  in  action. 


(*) 


Julv  24,  1869      Arizona Ang.  to  Oct.,      Bravery  in  scouts  and  actions 

1868  with  Indians. 

Jan.   27,  1894     Chickamauga,  Ga.    Sept.  19,  1863      Most  distinguished  gallantry 

in  battle. 


Nov.  25,  1864 


Fredericksburg,Va. 


Julv   24,  1869  {  Arizona 

I 

Sept.  10,1897     Antietam,  Md.  .  .  . 


Carter,  Joseph  F 

Capt.  Co.  I),  3d  Md.  Inf. 

Carter,  Mason 

ist  Lieut,  sth  U.  S.  Inf. 

Carter,  William  H 

ist  Lieut.  6th  U.  S.  Cav. 


July     9,  1891 


FortStedman,Va. 


Caruana,  Orlando  E 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  5ist  N.  Y.  Inf. 


Gary,  James  L 

Corp.,  Co.  G,  loth  N.  Y.  Cav. 

Gary,  Michael 

Priv.,  Co.  E,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Casey,  David 

Priv.,  Co.C,  25th  Mass.  Inf. 

Casey,  Henry 

Priv.,  Co.  C,  2<>th  Ohio  Inf. 


Dec.  13,  1862  Capture  of  (lag  of  igth  Geor 
gia  Infantry  (  C.  S.  A.). 

Aug.  to  Oct.,      Bravery  in  scouts  and  actions 
1868.  with  Indians. 

Sept.  17,  1862  While  in  command  of  a  de 
tached  company,  seeing  his 
regiment  thrown  into  con 
fusion  by  a  charge  of  the 
enemy,  without  orders  made 
a  countercharge  upon  the  at 
tacking  column  and  checked 
the  assault.  Penetrated 
within  the  eneniv's  lines  at 
night  and  obtained  valuable 
information. 

Mar.  25,  1865  Captured  the  colors  of  the  5 1  st 
Virginia  Infantry  (C.  S.  A. ). 

Sept. 30,  1877  Led  a  charge  under  a  galling 
fire,  in  which  he  inflicted 
great  loss  upon  the  enemy. 

Rescued,  with  the  voluntary 
assistance  of  two  soldiers, 
the  wounded  from  under  a 
heavy  fire. 

Brought  off  the  wounded  color 
sergeant  and  the  colors  under 
a  heavy  fire  of  the  enemy. 

South    Mountain,      Sept.  14,  1862      One  of  a  party  of  four  which 
Md.  voluntarily  charged  over  a 

stone  wall,  under  a  heavy 
fire,  in  which  charge  his 
three  comrades  were  killed. 


Nov.  27,  1894      Bear    Paw   Moun 
tain,  Mont. 


Sept.  17,  1891      Cibicu,  Ari/. Aug.  30,  1881 


Newbern,  N.  C. .  .  .    Mar.  14,  1862 


Nov.  14,  1890 


July     3,1865      Sailors  Creek,  Va.  .    Apr.     6,1865 
Jan.   24,  1865    


Daring  bravery  and  urging  the 
men  forward  in  a  charge. 


Sept.  14,  1888      Cold  Harbor,  Ya.  .    June    3,1864      Saved  the  regimental  colors  in 

the  faceof  the  enemy'sguns. 


Casey,  James  S 

Capt. ,  5th  U.  S.  Inf. 


Casson,  Joseph 

Priv.,  Co.,  A.  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Cayer,  Ovila 

Sergt,  Co.  A,  I4th  V.  S.  Inf. 

Center,  John  W 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  27th  Me.  Inf. 


Sept. 23,  1897      Vicksburg,  Miss. .  .    Apr.  22,1863 


Nov.  27,  1894      Wolf  Mountain,      Jan.      8,  1877 
T  » „ 


Mont. 


Jan.    24,  1865  ;. 


Eeb.  15,  1867      Weldon  Railroad,   ;  Aug.  19,  1864 


Jan.    24,  1865 


Voluntarily  served  as  on;  of 
the  crew  of  a  transport  that 
passed  the  forts  under  a 
heavy  fire. 

Led  his  command  in  a  suc 
cessful  charge  against  supe 
rior  numbers  of  the  enemy, 
strongly  posted. 

(*) 

Commanded  the  regiment,  all 
the  officers  being  disabled. 

(*) 


*See  note  on  page  133, 


MKDALS    OK   HONOR. 


Action. 


Name,  rank,  and  organization.      Date  of  issue.    - 


Place. 


Date. 


Chadbourn,  Francis  T 

I'riv.,  Co.  K,  zjth  Me.  Inf. 

Chadbourn,  James  M 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  271)1  Me.  Inf. 

Chadbourn,  Joseph  E 

ist  Lieut.  Co.  !•;,  271)1  Me.  Inf. 

Chadbourne,  Henry  A 

Corp.,  Co.  C,  271)1  Me.  Inf. 

Chadbourne,   Nathan 

Corp.,  Co.  K,  271)1  Me.  Inf. 

Chadbourne,  Thomas 

I'nv.,Co.  H,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Chadwick,  Nathan  A 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  2-th  Me.  Inf. 

Chamberlain,  Joshua  L, 

Col.  2oth.  Me.  Inf. 


Chamberlain,  Orville  T.  .  .  . 
Capt.  Co.  G,  74th  Incl.  Inf. 


Jan.    24,  1X65    

Jan.   24,  1X65    

Jan.    24,  1865    

Jan.   24,  1865    

I 
Jan.    24,  1X65     

Jan.    24,  1X65     

i 
Jan.    24,  1865    

Aug.  11,1893      Gettysburg,  Pa.  ...    July     2,1863 


Ground  of  award. 


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(*) 
(*) 
(*) 
(*) 
(*) 

(*) 

Daring  heroism  and  great  te- 


Mar.  ii,  1896  '  Chickamauga,  Ga 


Chambers,  Joseph  B 

Priv.,  Co.  1',  lootli  Pa.  Inf. 

Chancy,  Andrew 

Priv.,  Co.  B,  2-th  Me.  Inf. 

Chancy,  Charles  H 

Priv.,  Co.  H,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Chancy,  Joseph 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  271)1  Me.  In£, 

Chapman,  Amos 

Scout. 

Chapman,   Charles 

Priv.,  Co.  !•',  271)1  Me.  Inf. 

Chapman,  John 

Priv.,  Co.  B,  1st  Me.  H.  A. 

Chapman,  William 

Priv.,  Co.  K.  271)1  Me.  Inf. 

Chapman.  Wdliam  W 

Corp.,  Co.  G,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Chase,  John  F 

Priv.,  5th  Me.  Battery. 


July  27,  1871  Petersburg,  Ya.  . .  . 

Jan.    24,  1865    

Jan.    24,  1865    

Jan.    24,  1865    

Nov.    4,  1874  Wichita  River,  Tex. 

Jan.    24,  1865  , 

Apr.  24,1865  Sailors  Creek,  Ya. 
Jan.    24, 


Jan.    24,  1865  : 

Feb.     7,  1888  |  Chancel  orsvillc, 
Va. 


Chase,  Joseph  T 

2(1  Lieut.  Co.  B,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Chase,  Josiah,  jr 

Corp.,  Co.  K,  27111  Me.  Inf. 

Chase,  Romanty  E    

Priv.,  Co.  G,  27th  Me.  Inf. 


Jan.  24,  1865 
Jan.  24,  1865 
Jan.  24,  1865 


nacity  in  holding  his  posi 
tion  on  the  Little  Round 
Top  and  carrying  the  ad 
vance  position  on  the  Great 
Round  Top. 

Sept.  20,  1863  While  exposed  to  a  galling 
fire,  went  in  search  of  an 
other  regiment,  found  its 
location,  procured  a  in  mu 
nition  from  the  men  thereof, 
and  returned  with  the  am 
munition  to  his  own  com 
pany. 

Mar.  25,  1865  Capture  of  colors  of  ist  Yir- 
ginia  Infantry  (C.  S.  A. ) 

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(*) 
(*) 
Sept.  12,  1874      Gallantry  in  action. 

(*) 
f 
Apr.     6,  1865      Capture  of  flag. 

(*) 

(*) 

May  3,1863  Nearly  all  the  officers  and  men 
of  the  battery  having  been 
killed  or  wounded,  this  sol 
dier,  with  a  comrade,  con 
tinued  to  fire  his  gun  after 
the  other  guns  had  ceased. 
The  piece  was  then  dragged 
off  by  the  two,  the  horses 
having  lieen  shot,  and  its 
capture  by  the  enemy  was 
prevented. 


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(*) 


»  Sec  nole  on  JMKC  133. 


MEDALS   OK    HONOR. 


Name,  rank,  and  organization.     !  Date  of  issue. 


Cheever,  Benjamin  H.,  jr 

1st  Lieut.  6th  U.  S.  Cav. 


Chellies,  Albion  K.  P 

Priv.,  Co.  A,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Chellis,  Frank 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  2yUi  Me.  Inf. 

Chellis,  Oscar  D 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Chick,  Hanson  D 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Chick,  Sylvester 

Priv.,  Co.  G,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Child,  Benjamin  H 

Sergt.,  Battery  A,  1st  R.  I.  L.  A. 


Apr.  25,  1891 


Jan.  24,  1865 

Jan.  24,  1865 

Jan.  24,  1865 

Jan.  24,  1865 

Jan.  24,  1865 


Action. 


Place. 


White     River,    S. 
Dak. 


Date. 


Jan.      i,  1891 


('.round  of  award. 


July  20,  1897  :   Antietam,  Md.  . 


Chiquito 

Indian  Scout. 


Chisman,  William  W 

Sergt.,  Co.  I,  83d  Ind.  Inf. 

Christiancy,  James  I 

ist  Lieut.  Co.  D,  gth  Mich.  Cav. 


Churchill,  Samuel  J 

Corp.,  Co.  G,  2d  111.  L.  A. 


Apr.   12,  1875 

Aug.  15,  1894 
Oct.   10,  1892 


Sept.  17,  1862 


Vicksburg,  Miss. .  . 
Hawes  Shops,  Va .  . 


Winter    of 
1872-73. 

May  22,  1863 
May  28,  1864 


Chute,  Albion 

Priv.,  Co.  H,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Cilley,  Clinton  A 

Capt.  Co.  C.  2(1  Minn.  Inf. 

Clancy,  James  T 

Sergt.,  Co.  C,  1st  N.  J.  Cav. 


Clancy,  John 

Mus.,  Co.  E,  ist  U.  S.  Art. 


Jan.   20,1897  !  Nashville,  Teun.  ..     Dec.   15,1864 


Clapp,  Albert  A 

i  st  Sergt.  Co.  G,  2d  Ohio  Cav. 

Clark,  Charles  A 

Lieut,  and  Adjt.  6th  Me.  Inf. 


Jan.   24,  1865 


June  12,  1895      Chickainauga,  Ga.     Sept.  20,  1863 


July     3,1865      Vaughn  Road,  Va.    Oct.     1,1864 


Jan.    2},  1892      Wounded    Knee      Dec.  29,  1890 
Creek,  S.  Dak. 

Apr.  24,  1865     Sailors  Creek,  Va. .    Apr.     6,1865 


May  13,  1896  ',  Brooks   Ford,  Va.  .    May    4,  1863 


Headed  the  advance  across 
White  River,  partly  frozen, 
in  a  spirited  movement  to 
the  effective  assistance  of 
Troop  K,  6th  U.  S.  Cavalry. 

(*) 
(*) 
(*) 
(*) 
(*) 

Was  wounded  and  taken  to  the 
rear  insensible,  but,  when 
partially  recovered,  insisted 
on  returning  to  the  battery 
and  resumed  command  of 
his  piece,  so  remaining  until 
the  close  of  the  battle. 

Gallant  conduct  during  the 
campaigns  and  engage 
ments  with  Apaches. 

Gallantry  in  the  charge  of  the 
"  volunteer  stormingparty." 

Voluntarily  led  his  command 
into  the  fight,  in  which  he 
was  twice  wounded. 

When  the  fire  of  the  enemy's 
batteries  compelled  the  men 
of  his  detachment  for  a  short 
time  to  seek  shelter,  he  stood 
manfully  at  his  post  and  for 
some  minutes  worked  his 
gun  alone. 

(*) 

Seized  the  colors  of  a  retreat 
ing  regiment  and  led  it  into 
the  thick  of  the  attack. 

Shot  the  Confederate  General 
Dunovant  dead  during  a 
charge,  thus  confusing  the 
enemy  and  greatly  aiding  in 
his  repulse. 

Twice  voluntarily  rescued 
wounded  comrades  under 
fire  of  the  enemy. 

Capture  of  battle  flag  of  the  8th 
Florida  Infantry  (C.  S.  A.). 

Having  voluntarily  taken  com 
mand  of  his  regiment  in  the 
absence  of  its  commander, 
at  great  personal  risk  and 
with  remarkable  presence  of 
mind  and  fertility  of  resource 
led  the  command  down  an 
exceedingly  precipitous  em- 
|  bankment  to  the  Rappahan- 
nock  River,  and  by  his  gal 
lantry,  coolness,  and  good 
judgment  in  the  face  of  the 
enemy  saved  the  command 
from  capture  or  destruction. 


*  See  note  on  pnge  133. 


MEDALS   OF    HONOR. 


Name,  rank,  and  organization.       Date  of  issue. 


Action. 
Place.  Date. 


Ground  of  award. 


Clark,  Elisha  E Jan.    24,  1865  ' (*) 

Priv.,Co.  A,  27th  Me.  Inf. 
Clark,  Harrison  June  11,1X95      Gettysburg,  Pa July     2,  1863      Seized  the  colors  and  advanced 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  I25th  X.  Y.  Inf.  with  them  after  the  color 

bearer  had  been  shot. 

Clark,  James  G Apr.   v>.  1X92      Petersburg,  Ya  ....    June  18,  1X64      Distinguished  bravery  in  ac- 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  88th  Pa.  Inf.  tion;  was  severely  wounded. 

Clark,  John  E Jan.    24,1865    (*) 

Priv.,  Co.  H,  2;th  Me.  Inf. 

Clark,  John  W Aug.  17,  1891      Near    Warrenton,      July  2S,  1863      Defended  the  division   train 

ist  Lieut,  and  R.  O.  M.  6th  Vt.  Va.  against    a    vastly    superior 

Inf.  force  of  the  enemy;  he  was 

severely  wounded,  but  re 
mained  in  the  saddle  for 
twenty  hours  afterwards. 

assMSswr 

Clark,  Willi;  m  A j  Sept.  1 1 , 1897      Xolensville,  Tenn .    Feb,   15,  1863      Was   one  of  a  detachment  of 

Corp.,  Co.  II,  2d  Minn.  Inf.  sixteen  men  who  heroically 

defended  a  wagon  train 
against  the  attack  of  1 25  cav 
alry,  repulsed  the  attack, 
and  saved  the  train. 

Clarke,  Dayton  P June  30,  1892      Spottsvlvania.Ya.  .    May   12,  1864      Distinguished    conduct    in    a 

Capt.  Co.  p,  2d  Yt.  Inf.  desperate     hand-to-hand 

fight  while  commanding  the 
regiment. 

Clarke,  Powhatan  H Mar.   12,1891       Pinito  Mountains,      May     3,1886      Rushed    forward    to   the    res- 

2(1  Lieut.,  loth  I'.  S.  Cav.  Sonora,  Mexico.  cue  of    a   soldier   who    was 

severely  wounded  and  lav, 
disabled,  exposed  to  the 
enemy's  fire,  and  carried 
him  to  a  place  of  safety. 

Clarvage,  Samuel  J.  C Jan.    24,  1865    (*) 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Clausen,  Charles  H June  25,  1892  |  Spottsylvania.Va.  .    May  12,  1864      Although    severely  wounded, 

1st  Lieut.  Co.  II,  6ist  Pa.  Inf.  he  led  the  regiment  against 

the  enemy,  under  a  terrific 
fire,  and  saved  a  battery  from 
capture. 

Clay,  Cecil  Apr.   19,1892      Fort  Harrison,  Va.    Sept.  29,  1864      Led   his   regiment   in   the 

Capt.  Co.  K,  58th  Pa.  Inf.  charge,  carrying   the  colors 

of  another  regiment,  and 
when  severely  wounded  in 
the  right  arm,  incurring  loss 
of  same,  he  shifted  the  col 
ors  to  the  left  hand,  which 
also  became  disabled  by  a 
gunshot  wound. 

Clements,  Henry Jan.    24,1865'    ..  (*) 

Priv.,  Co.  D,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Clements,  James  H Jan.    24,1865    (*) 

Priv.,  Co.  I).  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Cleveland,  Charles  F  June  12,  1895      Antietam,  Md Sept.  17,  I.S62      Voluntarily  took  and  carried 

'n\ -.,  Co.  C,  26th  X.  Y.  Inf.  t]!e  colors  into  action  after 

the  color  bearer  had  been 
shot. 

Clopp,  John  E.  .;  Feb.     2,  1865  I  Gettysburg,  Pa.  ...  Julv     3.186}      Capture  of  flag  of  gth  Virginia 

Priv.,  Co.  F,  7ist  Pa.  Inf.  Infantry  (C  S.  A.). 

Clough,  Charles 1  Jan.    24,1865    .  i*\ 

Priv.,  Co.  G,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Clough,  Charles  H Jan.    24,  1865  (*1 

Priv.,  Co.  F,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

*  Set-  note  oil  l>age  133. 


MEDALS   OF   HONOR. 


33 


Name,  rank,  and  organization.        Date  of  issue. 


Action. 


Place. 


Date. 


Ground  of  award. 


Clough,  George  W 

1'riv.,  Co.  !•',  271)1  Me.  Inf. 

Clough,  Levi 

Wagoner,  Co.  C,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Cluff,  George  W 

Priv.,  Co.  I,  ayth  Me.  Inf. 

Cluff,  Samuel 

Priv.,  Co.  A,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Coates,  Jefferson 

Sergt.,  Co.  II,  7th  \Vis.  Inf. 


Jan.  24,  1865 

Jan.  24,  1865 

Jan.  24,  1865 

Jan.  24,  1865 


June  29,  1866 


Cobb,  Charles 

Priv.,  Co.  A,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Cochran,  Adam 

Priv.,  Co.  D,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Cockley,  David  L 

ist  Lieut.  Co.  L,  loth  OhioCav. 


Gettysburg,  Pa.  ...    July      i,  186;, 


Jan.  24,  1865 
Jan.  24,  1865 
Aug.  2,  1897  '  Waynesboro,  Ga  . .  Dec.  4,  1864 


Cody,  William  F. 
Guide. 


Coey,  James 

Maj.  147111  N.  Y.  Inf. 


Coffey,  Robert  J 

Sergt.,  Co.  K,  4th  Vt.  Inf. 


Coffin,  Onsville  C 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Cohn,  Abraham 

Sergt.  Maj.  6th  N.  H.  Inf. 


Colby,  Carlos  N 

Sergt.,  Co.  G,  97th  111.  Inf. 


Cole,  Ai  S 

Wagoner,  Co.  G,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Cole,  Charles  E 

Priv.,  Co.  H,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Cole,  Gabriel 

Corp.,  Co.  I,  5th  Mich.  Cav. 

Cole,  George  C 

Priv.,  Co.  E,  27th  Me.  Inf. 


May  22,  1872 
May  12,  1892 


May  13,  1892 


Pbtte  River,  Nebr.    Apr.  26,1872 
Hatchers  Run,  Va  .    Feb.    6,1865 


Banks  Ford,  Va.  .  . 


Jan.    24,  1865 

Aug.  24,  1865   ;  Wilderness,  Va.  ...    May     6,1864 


May    4,  1863 


Cole,  John  G 

Corp.,  Co.  I,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

7156 3 


Jan.   31,1896      Vicksburg,  Miss.  .  .    May  22,  1863 

Jan.    24,  1865   : 

Jan.   24,  1865    

Sept.  27,  1864     Winchester,  Va  .  .  .i  Sept.  19,  1864 

Jan.   24,  1865    

Jan.    24,  1865 

*  See  note  on  page  133. 


(*) 


(*) 

(*) 
(*) 

Unsurpassed  courage  in  battle, 
where  he  had  both  eyes  shot 
out. 

(*) 


(*) 

While  acting  as  aid-de-camp 
to  a  general  officer,  he  three 
times  asked  permission  to 
join  his  regiment  in  a  pro 
posed  charge  upon  the 
enemy,  and,  in  response  to 
the  last  request,  having  ob- 
ta tiled  such  permission, 
joined  his  regiment  and 
fought  bravely  at  its  head 
throughout  the  action. 

Gallantry  in  action. 

Seized  the  regimental  colors 
at  a  critical  moment  and, 
bv  a  prompt  advance  on  the 
enemy,  caused  the  entire 
brigade  to  follow  him;  and, 
after  being  himself  severely 
wounded,  he  caused  himself 
to  be  lifted  into  the  saddle 
and  a  second  time  rallied 
the  line  in  an  attempt  to 
check  the  enemy. 

Single  handed  captured  two 
officers  and  five  privates  of 
the  8th  Louisiana  Regiment 

(C.S.A.). 

(*) 

Rallied  and  formed,  under 
heavy  fire,  disorganized  and 
fleeing  troops  of  different 
regiments. 

Was  a  member  of  a  volunteer 
storming  party  which  made 
a  most  gallant  assault  upon 
the  enemy's  works. 

(*) 

(*) 

Capture  of  flag. 

(*) 

(*) 


MF.DALS    OF    HONOR. 


Name,  rank,  and  organization.       Date  of  issue. 


Action. 


Place. 


Date. 


Ground  of  award. 


Cole,  John  W 

Priv.,Co.  F,  271)1  Me.  Inf. 

Cole,  Robert.  . 

l'riv.,Co.  I',  271)1  Me.  Inf. 

Collins,  Harriton 

Corp.,  Co.  A,  ist  Tenn.  Cav. 

Coll'ns,  James 

ist  Sergt.  Co.  D,  loth  Y.  R.  C. 


Collins,  Thomas  D 

Scrgt.,  Co.  II,  1 43d  N.  V.  Inf. 

Collis,  Charles  H.  T    . 

Col.    i  nth  1'a.  Inf. 

Colwell,  Oliver 

ist  Lieut.  Co.  G,  g.Stli  Ohio  Inf. 

Comfoit.John  W 

Priv.,Co.  A,  .(th  V.  S.  Cav. 

Compson,  Hartwcll  B 

Maj.,8th  N.  Y.  Cav. 

Conaway,  John  W 

Corp..  Co.  C,  Sjil  In<l.  Inf. 

Conboy,  Marlin 

2d  Lieut.  Co.  li,  37th  N.  V.  Inf. 


Congdon,  James  .  . 
Scrgt.,  Co.  F,  8th  N.  Y.  Cav. 

Ccnnell,  Frustrim 

Corp..  Co.  I,  instil  l'a-  I»f- 

Conner,  John 

l'riv.,Co.  A,  271)1  Me.  Inf. 

Conner,  Richard 

Priv.,  Co.  F,  6th  N.  J.  Inf. 


Jan.  24,  1865 
Jan.  24,  1865 
Feb.  22,  1865 
May  9,  1865 

AUK.  24.  >'S9" 
Mar.  HI,  1893 
Feb.  22,  1X65 
Oct.  13,  1875 
Mar.  26,  1865 
Aug.  li,  1894 
Oct.  1 1,  1X92 

Mar.  26,  iSfi.s 
Apr.  24,  1865 


(*) 
(*) 


Ricliland  Creek, 
Tenn. 


Rcsaca,  Ga 

Fredericksburg.Ya. 
Nashville,  Tejin.  . 
Staked  Plain.  Tex. 
Waynesboro.Va .  .  . 
Yicksburg,  Miss.  .  . 
\Villiamsburg,  \"a  . 

Waynesboro.Va.  .  . 

Sailors  Creek,  Ya.  . 


Dec.  24,  [S64      Capture  of  flag  of  Chalmers's 
Division  (C.  S.  A.). 

A]>ril,  1865  In  testimony  of  his  faithful 
and  exemplary  conduct  as 
one  of  the  escort  to  the  re 
mains  of  President  Lincoln 
to  Springfield,  111. 

Mav  i.=j,  1864      Captured  a  regimental  flag  of 
the  enemy. 

Dec.   13,  iS62      Gallantly  led  his  regiment  in 
battle  at  a  critical  moment. 

Dec.   1 6.  1864      Capture  of  flag. 


Nov.    5,  1874 

Mar.     2,  i.S6,s      Capture  of  flag. 


Ran  down  and  killed  an  In 
dian,  etc. 


May  22,  1863  Gallantry  in  the  charge  of  the 
"volunteer  storming  party." 

May  ,s,  1862  Took  command  of  the  com 
pany  in  action,  the  Captain 
having  been  wounded,  and 
handled  it  with  skill  and 
bravery. 


Mar.    2,  iS65 
Apr.     6,  1865 


Jan.    24,  1865 
Sept.  1 7,  1897 


Hull  Run,  Ya Aug.  30,  1862 


Connor,  John 

Corp.,  Co.  H,  6th  I".  S.  Cav. 

Connors,  James 

Priv. .Co.  I-:,  43d  N.  Y.  Inf. 

Cook,  Charles  R 

Sergt..  Co.  K,  271!)  Me.  Inf. 

Cook,  John 

Hngler,  Battery  li,  4th  V.  S.  Art. 


Cook,  John  H 

Sergt.,  Co.  A,  i  191)1  Ills.  Inf. 


Aug.  25,  1870 
Oct.  6,  1864 
Jan.  24,  1865 


Wichita  River. Tex. 
Fishers  Hill,  Ya . 


Recapture  of  General  Crook's 
headquarters  flag. 

Capture  of  flag. 

(*) 

The  flag  of  his  regiment  hav 
ing  been  abandoned  during 
retreat,  he  voluntarily  re 
turned  with  a  single  com 
panion  under  a  heavy  fire 
and  secured  and  brought  off 
the  flag,  his  companion  be 
ing  killed. 

July    12,1870      Gallantry  in  action. 
Sept. 22,  1864      Capture  of  flag. 


(*) 


June  30,  1894      Antietaui,  Md  . .  . . 


Cooke,  Walter  H 

Cant.  Co.  K,  4th  Pa.  Inf.  Mil. 


Coonrod,  Aquilla 
Sergt.,  Co.  C,  5th  I".  S.  Inf. 


Sept.  19,  1890 
May  14,  1887 

Apr.  27,  1877 


Pleasant  Hill,  La. 
Hull  Run,  Ya.. 


Cedar  Creek,  etc. , 

Mont. 
Sec  note  on  i  age  133. 


Sept.  17,  iSf>2  Volunteered  at  the  age  of  15 
years  to  act  as  a  cannoneer, 
and  as  such  volunteer  served 
a  gun  under  a  terrific  fire 
of  the  enemy. 

Apr.  9,  1864  Saved  a  large  amount  of  Gov 
ernment  property  from  de 
struction  by  a  flood. 

July  21,1861  .  Volunteered  his  services  after 

his  regiment  had  marched 
to  the  rear  to  l>e  mustered 
out. 

Oct.,  1876,10  j  Gallantry  in  actions. 
Jan.,  1877.    I 


MKDAI.S    OF    HONOR. 


Actioi 

. 

Place. 

Date. 

Cooper,  Benjamin  F 

Jan.   24,  1865 

(*) 

Priv.,Co.  B,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Copp,  Charles  D  
Capt.  Co.  C.,9th  N.  II.  Inf. 

Corcoran,  John  

June  28,  1890 
Oct.    28,  1887 

Fredericksburg,  Va  . 
Petersburg,  Va.  .  .  . 

DC.C.   i  ;,,  i8fi£ 
Apr.     2,  1865  I 

Priv.,  Co.  C,,  ist  R.  1.  L.  A. 
Corcoran,  Michael  

Mar.    -\,  1870 

Agua    Fria  River, 

Aug.  >S,  1869 

Corp.,  Co.  K,  8th  V.  S.  Cav. 
Corliss,  George  W 

Sept  10,  1897 

Ariz. 
Cedar    Mountain, 

Aug     9   1  862 

Capt.  Co.  C,  5th  Conn.  Inf. 

Corliss,  Stephen  P  
ist  Lieut.,  Co.  F,  4tJi  N.  Y.  II.  A. 

Cornwell,  Addison 

Jan.    17,  1895 
May    9   1865 

Va. 

South    Side   Rail 
road,  Va. 

Apr.     2,  1865 

ist  Sergt.  Co.  I,  7tli  V.  R.  C. 
Corson,  George  M 

Jan     24   1865 

Priv.,  Co.  D,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Co-rux-te-chod-ish  (Mad  Bear).  . 
Sergt.,  Pawnee  Scouts,  U.  S.  A. 

Cosgriff,  Richard  H  
Priv.,  Co.  L,  4th  Iowa  Cav. 

Cottle,  Oliver  

Aug.  24,  1869 

June  17,  1865 
Jan     24    1865 

Republican  River. 
Kans. 

Columbus,  (la  

July     8,  1869 
Apr.   16,  1X65 

Priv.,  Co.  G,  27th  Me.  Inf. 
Cotton,  Charles  

Jan     24   1865 

Priv.,  Co.  D,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

May    9  1864 

Lieut.  Col.  loth  N.  H.  Inf. 

Cousens,  William  G  
Priv.,  Co.  I,  2-th  Me.  Inf. 

Cousins,  Francis  J              

Jan.   24,  1865 
Jan     24   1865 

Priv.,  Co.  A,  2yth  Me.  Inf. 

Jan    24  i  865 

Priv.,  Co.  H,  2yth  Me.  Inf. 
Cox,  Robert  M 

Dec   31   1892 

Vicksburg,  Miss 

Mav  22  j86^ 

Corp.,  Co.  K,  55th  111.  Inf. 

Seized  the  regimental  colors, 
the  color  bearer  having  been 
shot  down,  and,  waving 
them,  rallied  the  regiment 
under  a  heavy  fire. 

One  of  a  party  of  seventeen 
who  scaled  the  enemy's 
works  i.nd  captured  twelve 
guns,  which  they  turned  on 
the  eneim  . 

Gallantry  in  action. 


Seized  a  fallen  flag  of  the  regi 
ment,  the  color  bearer  hav 
ing  been  killed,  carried  it 
forward  in  the  face  of  a  se 
vere  fire,  and,  though  him 
self  shot  down  and  perma 
nently  disabled,  planted  the 
staff  in  the  earth  and  kept 
the  flag  flying. 

Raised  the  fallen  colors  and, 
rushing  forward  in  advance 
of  the  troops,  placed  them 
on  the  enemy's  works. 

In  testimony  of  his  faithful 
and  exemplary  conduct  as 
one  of  the  escort  to  the  re 
mains  of  President  Lincoln 
to  Springfield,  111. 

(*) 

Ran  out  from  the  command  in 
pursuit  of  a  dismounted  In 
dian;  was  shot  down  and 
badly  wounded  by  a  bullet 
from  his  own  command. 

Capture  of  flag. 


During  a  sudden  night  attack 
upon  Bnrnham's  Brigade, 
resulting  in  much  confusion, 
this  officer,  without  waiting 
for  orders,  led  his  regiment 
forward  and  interposed  aline 
of  battle  between  the  ad 
vancing  enemy  and  Hunt's 
Battery,  repulsing  the  attack 
and  saving  the  guns. 

(*) 

(*) 
(*) 

Bravely  defended  the  colors 
planted  on  the  outward  par 
apet  of  Fort  Hill. 


*  See  note  on  page  133. 


MEDALS    OK    HONOR. 


Name,  rank,  and  organization. 


Coyne,  John  N 

St-rgt.,  Co.  B,  7<)th  N.  V.  Inf. 

Craig,  Samuel  H 

Sergt.,  Co.  D,  4th  I'.  S.  Cav. 


Crann,  Patrick   

1'riv.,  Co.  1',  27th  Mi-.  Inf. 

Cranston.  W.  W 

Priv.,  Co.  A,  66th  Ohio  Inf 


Creanor,  George  G 

1'riv.,  Co.  K,  zyth  Me.  Inf. 

Creed,  John , 

Priv.,  Co.  I),  23d  111.  Inf. 

Cressey,    Horace 

I'riv.,  Co.  C,  271)1  Mi-.  Inf. 

Cribby,  George 

1'riv.,  Co.  V,  271)1  Mi-.  Inf. 

Crist,  John 

Scrgt.,  Co.  I,,  8th  V.  S.  Cav. 

Criswell,  Benjamin  C 

Sergt.,  Co.  B,  7th  V.  S.  Cav. 


Action. 


Place. 


\Villiamsburg,  Va.     May    5,  1862 


I )ate. 


Date  of  issue. 


Apr.    iS,  IS8S 


Apr.  27,  iSS7  !  Santa  Crux.  Moun-      May  15,  1886 
tains,  Mexico. 


Jan.    2. |,  1865 


Dec.  15,  1892  j  Chancellorsville,      May    2,  1X63 
Va. 


Ground  of  award. 


Capture  of  a  flag. 

Conspicuous  gallantry  during 
an  attack  on  a  hostile  Apache 
Indian  camp;  seriously 
wounded. 

(*) 


( )ne  of  a  party  of  three  who 
voluntarily  brought  in  a 
wounded  Confederate  sol 
dier  from  within  the  ene 
my's  lines,  in  the  face  of  a 
constant  fire. 


Jan.    24.1865    .  (*) 

Oct.     6,1864      Fishers  Hill,  Va  .    .    Sept.  22,  1864  |  Capture  of  flag. 

Jan.  24,  1865 
Jan.  24,  1865 
Mar.  3,  1870  Arizona  Nov.  26,  1869  (iallantrv  in  action. 


Oct.     5,  1878      Little    Big     Horn 
River,  Slont. 


Crocker,  Henry  H 

Capt.  Co.  !•',  2<1  Mass.  Cav. 


Crocker,  Ulric 

Priv.,  Co.  M,  6th  Mich.  Cav. 

Croft,  James  E 


Jan.    10,  1896 


June  25,  1876 


Cedar  Creek,  Va ...    Oct.    19,  1864 


Oct.   24,1864  I  Cedar  Creek,  Va.  ..    Oct.    19,1864 
Mar.  20,  1897      Allatoona,  Gu Oct.     5,1864 


ITIV.,  12111  \\  IS.  JL,.  A. 

Crosier,  William  H.H 
Sergt.   Co.  G,  149th  N.  V.  Inf. 

Jan.    12,  1892 

Peach  Tree  Creek, 
Ga. 

July  20.  1864 

Cross,  Charles  M  

Jan.   24,  1865 

Asst.  Surg  27th  Me.  I.  if. 

Rescued  the  body  of  Lieu 
tenant  Hodgson  from  within 
the  enemy's  lines;  brought 
up  ammunition  and  encour 
aged  the  men  in  the  most 
exposed  positions  under 
heavv  fire. 

Voluntarily  led  a  charge, 
which  resulted  in  the  cap 
ture  of  fourteen  prisoners 
and  in  which  he  himself  was 
wounded. 

Capture  of  flag  of  i8th  Georgia 

CC.S.A.). 

Took  the  p'ace  of  a  gunner 
who  had  been  shot  down 
and  inspired  his  comrades 
by  his  bravery  and  effective 
gunnery,  which  contributed 
largelv  to  the  defeat  of  the 
enemy. 

Severely  wounded  and  am 
bushed  by  the  enemy,  he- 
stripped  the  colors  from  the 
staff  and  brought  them  back 
into  line. 

(*) 


Crowley,  Michael 

Priv..  Co.  A,  22d  N.  V.  Cav. 

Crundle.  Charles 

Priv.,  Co.  B,  8th  t*.  S.  Cav. 

Cruse,   Thomas 

2d  Lieut.,  6th  U.  S.  Cav. 


Mar.  26,  1865      Waynesboro,  Va.  ..    Mar.    2,  1865      Capture  of  flag. 


July  24,  1869      Arizona  Aug.  to  Oct., 

1 868. 

July   12.1892      Big  Dry  Pork,  Ari/..    July   17,1882 


Braverv  in  scouts  and  actions 
with  Indians. 

Gallantly  charged  hostile  In 
dians,  and  with  his  carbine 
compelled  a  party  of  them 
to  keep  under  cover  of  their 
breastworks  thus  being  en 
abled  to  recover  a  severely 
wounded  soldier. 


*Scc  noli-  on  page  133. 


MEDALS   OF   HONOR. 


•37 


Name,  rank,  and  organization. 


Cubberly,  William  G 

Priv.,  Co.  L,  8th  U.  S.  Cav. 

Cullen,  Thomas 

Corp.,  Co.  I,  82(1  N.  V.  Inf. 

Cummings,  Amos  J 

Sergt.  Maj.  26th  N.  J.  Inf. 


Cumpston,  James 

Priv.,  Co.  D,  gist  Ohio  Inf. 

Cunningham,  Charles 

Corp.,  Co.  B,  7th  U.  S.  Cav. 


Cunningham,  Francis  M 

ist  Sergt.  Co.  H,  1st  W.  Va.  Cav 

Cunningham,  James  S 

Priv.,  Co.  I),  8th  Mo.  Inf. 

Currier,  George  E 

Priv.,  Co.  R,  2yth  Me.  Inf. 

Curtis,  John  C 

Sergt.  Maj.  gth  Conn.  Inf. 


Date  of  issue. 


July  28,  1868 
Dec.  i,  1864 
Mar.  28,  1894 


Nov.    I,  1864 
Oet.     5,  1878 


Action. 


Place. 


San  Carlos,  Ariz . . 
Bristoe  Station,  Va 
Salt-in  Heights,  Va 


Shenandoah    Val 
ley  campaign. 

Little    Big    Horn 
River,  Mont. 


Date. 


Ground  of  award. 


May  30,  1868      Gallantry  in  action. 


Curtis,  Josiah  M 

2d  Lieut.  Co.  I,  12th  W.  Va.  Inf 

Curtis,  N.  Martin 

Brig.  Gen.,  U.  S.  Vols. 


Custer,  Thomas  W 

2d  Lieut.  Co.  I!,  6th  Mich.  Cav. 

Custer,  Thomas  W 

2d  Lieut.  Co.  B,  6th  Mich.  Cav. 

Cutcheon,  Byron  M 

Maj.  2oth  Mich.  Inf. 


Apr.  24,1865  i  Sailors  Creek,  Va. 

July  30,  1894  '   Vicksburg,  Miss.  . 

Jan.    24,  1865  : 

Dec.  16,  1896  Baton  Rouge,  La. 


Oct.    14,  1863 
May    4,  1863 


Aug.  to  Nov. , 
1864. 

June  25,  1876 


Apr.     6,  1865 
May  22,  1863 


Capture  of  flag  of  22(1  or  28th 
North  Carolina  (C.  S.  A. ). 

Rendered  great  assistance  in 
the  heat  of  the  action  in 
rescuing  a  part  of  one  of  the 
field  batteries  from  an  ex 
tremely  dangerous  and  ex 
posed  position. 

Capture  of  flag. 

Declined  to  leave  the  line  when 
wounded  in  the  neck  during 
heavy  fire,  and  fought  brave 
ly  all  next  day. 

Capture  of  battle  flag  of  I2th 
Virginia  Infantry  (C.  S.  A. ). 

Gallantry  in  the  charge  of  the 
"volunteer  storming  party. ' ' 

(*) 


May  12,  1865 
Nov.  28,  1891 


Cutts,  James  M 

Capt.,  nth  U.S.  Inf. 

Daily,  Charles 

Priv.,  Co.  B,  8th  U.  S.  Cav. 

Daly,  William  F 

1st  Sergt.  Co.  A,  loth  V.  R.  C. 


Daniels,  James  T 

Sergt.,  Co.  L,  4th  U.  S.  Cav 


Darrough,  John  S 

Sergt.,  Co.  F,  ii3th  111.  Inf. 

Davidsizer,  John  A 

Sergt.,  Co.  A,  1st  Pa.  Cav. 


Apr.  24,  1865 
May  22,  1865 
June  29,  1891 

May     2,  1891 

July  24,  1869 
May  9,  1865 

May  15,  1890 

Feb.  5,  1865 
Apr.  24,  1865 


Appomattox  cam 
paign,  Va. 

Fort  Fisher,  N.  C . 


Namozine  Church, 
Va. 

Sailors  Creek.  Va.  . 


Horseshoe     Bend, 
Ky. 


Wilderness,  Spott- 
sylvania,  Peters 
burg,  Va. 

Arizona 


Aug.  5,1862  Voluntarily  sought  the  line  of 
battle,  and  alone  and  un 
aided  captured  two  prison 
ers,  driving  them  before  him 
to  regimental  headquarters 
at  the  point  of  the  bayonet. 

Gallant  conduct  in  battle. 


Mar.     29    to 
Apr.  9,  1865 

Jan.    15,  1865 


The  first  man  to  pass  through 
the  stockade,  he  personally 
led  each  assault  on  the  trav 
erses,   and    was   four   times  • 
wounded. 


Apr.  2,  1865  :  Capture  of  flag. 
Apr.  6,  1865  Capture  of  flag. 
May  10,  1863 


1864 


Distinguished  gallantry  in 
leading  his  regiment  in  a 
charge  on  a  house  occup:ed 
by  the  enemy. 

Gallantrv  in  actions. 


Arizona 


Kastport,  Miss  . . . 


Aug.  to  Oct. ,  I  Bravery  in  scouts  and  actions 
1868.  with  Indians. 


April,  1865 


Mar.    7,  1890 


In  testimony  of  his  faithful 
and  exemplary  conduct  as 
one  of  the  escort  to  the  re 
mains  of  President  Lincoln 
to  Springfield,  111. 

Untiring  energy  and  cool  gal 
lantry  under  fire  in  an  en 
gagement  with  Apache  In 
dians. 


Oct.   10,  1864  i  Saved  the  life  of  a  captain. 


Paines    Cross     Apr.    5,1865     Capture  of  flag. 

Roads,  Va. 
*  See  note  on  page  133. 


MEDALS   OF   HONOR. 


Name,  rank,  and  organization.       Date  of  issue. 


Davidson,  Andrew.  .  . . 
Adjt.  3oth  I'.  S.  C.  T. 


Oct.    17,  1X92 


Davidson,  Andrew 

Asst.  Surg.  47th  Ohio  Inf. 

Davis. Albert  H 

Corp.,  Co.  K,  271)1  Me.  Inf. 

Davis,  Charles 

Cor]).,  Co.  H,  27th  Mi-.  Inf. 

Davis,  Charles  A 

Wagoner,  Co.  K,  27th  Me.  Int. 

Davis,  Charles  C 
Maj.,  7th  I'.-i.  Cav. 


Action. 
Place.  Date. 

The  Mine,  Va July  ;,o,  1864 


l'cl>.     5,  1895      Yicksburg,  Miss  .  .     May     ;„  1X63 

I 
Jan.    24.  iS65    . 

Jan.    24,  |S65     . 

Jan.    24,  iS6,s     

June  14,  1X94      Shelhyville,  Ten  i.    June  27,  1X63 


Ground  of  award. 


( )ne  of  the  first  to  enter  the 
enemy's  works,  where,  after 
his  colonel,  major,  and  one- 
third  the  company  officers 
had  fallen,  lie  gallantly  as 
sisted  in  rallying  and  saving 
the  remnant  of  the  com 
mand. 

Voluntarily  attempted  to  run 
the  enemy's  batteries. 


(*) 


Led  one  of  the  most  desperate 
and  successful  charges  of  the 


Davis,  Charles  I Jan.    24,  1X65 

I'riv.,  Co.  K,  27th  Me.  Inf. 
Davis,  Frank  M  Jan.    24,1X65 

Cor]).,  Co.  I),  271)1   Me.  Inf. 

Davis   George  E  May   '7    1X92      Monoeacy,  Md  ....    July     9,1X64      With  his  skirmishers  defended 

isl  Lieut.  Co.  I),  loth  Yt.  Inf.  "  '>"'l«t-  to  the   last,  then 

crossed  with  his  men  on 
the  burning  railroad  ties  and 
rejoined  the  main  com 
mand. 

Davis,  Harry  Dec.     2,  iX(>(      Atlanta,  Ga  ...        .    July   2X,  1X64      Capture  of  flag  of  ^oth  Louisi- 

Priv.,Co.  G,  46th  Ohio  Inf.  '»>'»  Infantry  (C.S.  A.). 

Davis,  John  June  17,  lX6s      Cnlloden,  Ga.  .  A]ir.       ,1X65      Capture    of   Hag    of   \Vorrill 

i'riv..  Co.  I'.  I7th  Ind.  Mid.  Inf.  ('™ys  ( C.  S.  A.  ). 

Davis,  Joseph Feb.     4,  1X65      Franklin.  T.cnn  .  ,  .     Nov.  .v>,  1X64      Capture  of  Hag. 

Corp.,  Co.  C,  io.(th  Ohio  Inf.  . 

Davis,  Martin  K  July   26,  1X94      Vieksbnrg,  Miss  .  .    May  22,  1X63      Gallantry  in  the  charge  of  the 

Sergt.,  Co.  II,  n6th  111.  Inf.  "volunteerstormingparty." 

Davis,  Thomas  Apr.   24,1X65      Sailors  Creek,  Va .  .     Apr.     6,1X65      Capture  of  flag. 

I'riv..  Co.  C,  2d  X.  Y.  H.  A. 

Davis,  William  G Jan.    24,1.865     (*) 

I'riv.,  Co.  A,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Dawson,  Michael.  .  .     Nov.  16,  1X76  I  Sa]>]>a  Creek,  Kaus.     Apr.   23,  1X75      Gallantry  in  action. 

Trumpeter.    Co.    II,    6th    I'.    S. 
Cav. 

Day,  Benjamin  N Jan.    24,  1X65    (*) 

I'riv.,  Co.  K,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Day,  Charles July  2o,  1X97      Hatchers  Run,  Va.     Feb.     6,  1.865      Sei/cd   the  colors  of  another 

I'm.,  Co.  K,  2i"lh  I'a.  Inf.  regiment     of    the    brigade, 

tin-  regiment  haying  been 
thrown  into  confusion  and 
the  color  l>earer  killed,  and 
bore  said  colors  throughout 
the  remainder  of  the  engage 
ment. 

Day,  David  F Jan.      2.  1X95      Yicksburg.  Miss.    .     May  22,  1X63      Gallantry  in  the  charge  of  the 

I'riv.,  Co.  I),  57111  Ohio  Inf.  "volunteerstormingparty." 

Day,  Matthias  W May     7,1X90!   Las    Animas   Can-     Sept.  iX,  1X79      Advanced   alone  into    the  en- 

ist  Lieut,  ami  R.  y.  M.  gth  U.  S.  yon,  X.  Mex.  emy's  lincsan  1  carried  off  a 

Cav.  wounded  soldier  of  his  com 

mand,  under  a  hot  fire  and 
after  lie  had  been  ordered 
to  retreat. 
*Scf  note  on  pai*e  133. 


MEDALS   OF   HONOR. 


Action 

Name,  rank,  and  organization. 

Place. 

Date. 

Day    Silas 

Jan    24   1865 

(*) 

Priv.,  Co.  H,  ayth  Me.  Inf. 
Day,  Thurston  P.  M 

Jan    24  1865 

(*) 

Priv.,  Co.  H,  27th  Me.  Inf. 
Day,  William  L  

Apr.   12,  1875 

1872-73 

Gallantry  during 

the  diffe 

ist  Sergt.  Co.  K,  5th  V.  S.  Cav. 

Daymen,  George  W 

Priv.,  Co.  G,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Deane,  John  M 

Maj.  29th  Mass.  Inf. 

Dearborn,  Charles 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  2-th  Me. Inf. 

Dearborn,  Paul  C 

Priv.,  Co.  C,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Dearborn,  Richard 

Priv.,  Co.  A,  271)1  Me.  Inf. 

De  Armond,  William 

Scrgt.,  Co.  I,  5th  I'.  8.  Inf. 

Deary,   George 

Sergt.,  Co.  L,  5th  I'.  S.  Cav. 

Decoff,  Charles 

Priv.,  Co.  G,  2-th  Me.  Inf. 

De  Costro,  Joseph  H 

Corp.,  Co.  I,  lyth  Mass.  Inf. 

Deetline,  Frederick 

Priv.,  Co.  I),  7th  I'.  S.  Cav. 

De  Lacey,  Patrick 

ist  Serial.  Co.  A,  [.j^d  Pa.  Inf. 


Deland,  Frederick  N 

Priv.,  Co.  H,  4yth  Mass.  Inf. 


Jan. 
Mar. 
Jan. 
Jan. 
Jan. 
Apr. 
Apr. 
Jan. 
Dec. 
Oct. 
Apr. 


1865 

1X95 
1X65 
1865 
1865 
1875 
(375 
1865 
1864 
[878 
1894 


Fort  Stedman,  Va.    Mar.  25,  1865 


campaigns  and  fights  with 
Apaches. 

(*) 

Mounted    an   abandoned  gun 
under  heavy  fire. 

(*) 
(*) 
(*) 

Upper    \Vashita,     Sept.      9-11,      Gallantry  in  action. 
Tex.  1874. 

Apache  Creek,  Ariz.    Apr.    2,1874     Gallantry  in  action. 


Gettysburg,  Pa.  .  .  .    July     3,  1863 
June  25,  1876 


Little    Big    Horn, 
Mont. 

Wilderness,  Va.  .  .  . 


June  22,  1896      Port  Hudson,  La. 


Delaney,  John  C 

2d  Lieut.  Co.  I,  107111  1'a.  Inf. 


Delavie,  Hiram  H 

Sergt.,  Co.  I,  I  ith  Pa.  Inf. 

Dennett,  Alvan  A 

Corp.,  Co.  C,  271)1  Me.  Inf. 

Dennett,  Reuben 

Priv.,  Co.  H,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Denny,  John 

Sergt. ,  Troop  B,  gth  U.  S.  Cav. 


Aug.  29,  1894      Dahneys  Mills,  Va. 


Apr.  27,  1865      Five  Forks,  Va.  .  .  . 

Jan.    24,  1865   • 

Jan.    24,  1865    


Nov.  27,  1894  I  Las   Aninias    Can 
yon,  N.  Mex. 


De  Puy,  Charles  H 

ist  Sergt.  Co.  H,  1st  Mich.  S.  S. 


Deshon,  Elijah  B 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  2-th  Me.  Inf. 


July  30,  1896 


Jan.   24,  1865 


Petersburg,  Va.  .  .  . 


.May     6,  1864 


May  27,  1863 


Feb.     6,  1865 


Capture  of  flag  of  igth  Vir 
ginia  (C.S.A.). 

Voluntarily  brought  water  to 
the  wounded  under  lire. 

Running  ahead  of  the  line, 
under  a  concentrated  fnv, 
he  shot  the  color  bearer  of 
a  Confederate  regiment  on 
the  works,  thus  contributing 
to  the  success  of  the  attack. 

Volunteered  in  response  to  a 
call,  and,  under  a  heavy  fire 
from  the  enemy,  advanced 
and  assisted  in  filling  with 
fascines  a  ditch  which  pre 
sented  a  serious  obstacle  to 
the  troops  attempting  to 
take  the  works  of  the  enemy 
by  assault. 

Sprang  between  the  lines  and 
brought  out  a  wounded  com 
rade  about  to  be  burned  in 
the  brush. 


Apr.     t,  1865      Capture  of  flag. 


Sept.  18,  1879; 
July  30,  1864 


(*) 

Removed  a  wounded  com 
rade,  under  a  heavy  fire,  to 
a  place  of  safety. 

Being  an  old  artillerist,  aided 
General  Bartlett  in  working 
the  guns  of  the  dismantled 
fort. 

(*) 


°Sec  note  on  page  133. 


MEDALS    OF    HONOR. 


Name,  rank,  and  organization. 


De  Wi.t,  Richard  W 

Sergt.,  Co.  I),  47th  Ohio  Inf. 

Dickens,  Charles  H 

Corp.,  Co.  O,  8th  I".  S.  Cav. 

Dickey,  William  D 

Maj.jisth  N.  Y.  H.  A. 


Date  of  issue. 


AUK.  '».  'S94 
Feb.  14,  1870 
June  io,  1896 


Action. 


Place. 


Date. 


Yicksburg,  Miss.  .  .     May  22,  1863 


Ground  of  award. 


Gallantry  in  the  charge  of  the 
"volunteer  storming  party." 


Chiricahua  Moun-  ,  Oct.    20.1869      Gallantry  in  action. 

tains,  Ariz. 
Petersburg,  Ya.  .  .  .    June  17,  1864 


Dickie,  David •  Jan.    29,  189(1      Vieksburg,  Miss.  .       May  22,  1863 

Sergt.,  Co.  A,  9/th  111.  Inf. 


Dilger,  Hubert ;  Aug.  17,  1893 


Capt.  Co.  I,  ist  Ohio  L.  A. 


Dillingham,  John  L, 

Priv.,  Co.  B,  27th  Me.  Inf. 


Dillon,  Michael  A 

Priv.,  Co.  G,  2<1  N.  H.  Inf. 


Dixon,  Edmund  A 

Capt.  Co.  G,  271)1  Me.  Inf. 

Dixon,  Joseph  H 

Priv.,  Co.  G,  2-th  Me.  Inf. 

Dixon,  William 

Scout. 

Dockham,  George  A     

Priv.,  Co.  B,  271)1  Me.  Inf. 

Dockham,  Warren  C 

Priv.,  Co.  H,  I2ist  N.  Y.  Inf. 

Dodd,  Robert  F 

Priv.,  Co.  E,  27th  Mich.  Inf. 


Chancellorsvi  1 1  e, 


Jan.    24,  1865 


May     2,  1863 


Williamsburg,  Va  .     May    5,1862 


Oct.    10,  .889 

Jan.    24,  1865 
Jan.    24,  1865 


Nov.    4,1874      Wichita  River,  Tex    Sept.  1 2,  1874 


Jan.    24,  1865    .  .  . 


Dodds,  Edward  E 

Sergt.,  Co.  C,  2ist  N.  Y.  Cav. 


Doe,  Joseph  D 

Sergt.,  Co.  B,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Doieg,  Thomas 

Priv.,  Co.  I,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Dolloff,  Charles  W 

Corp.,  Co.  K,  i  ith  VI.  Inf. 

Donahue,  John  L 

Priv.,  Co.  G,  8th  V.  8.  Cav. 

Donaldson,  John 

Sergt.,  Co.  L,  4th  Pa.  Cav. 

Donavan,  Cornelius 

Sergt.,  Co.  E,  8th  IT.  S.  Cav. 


Apr.  24,  1865      Sailors  Creek, Ya.  .    Apr.     6,  1865 

July  27,  1896     The  Crater,  before      July  30,  1864 
Petersburg,  Ya. 


June  n,  1896  ;  Ashbys  (lap,  Ya.  .  .    July   19,  1864 


Jan.  24,  1865 
Jan.  24,  1865 
Apr.  24,1865  Petersburg,  Va  ...  .1  Apr.  2,1865 

Feb.  14,  1870  !  Chiricahua  Moun 
tains,  Ariz. 

Apr.  24,  1865  j  Appoinattox  Court 


Mar.    3,  1870 


House,  Va. 


Oct.    20,  1869 
Apr.     9,  1865 


Agua   Fria  River,      Aug.  25,  1869 
Ariz. 

*See  note  on  part-  133. 


Refused  to  leave  the  field, 
remaining  in  command,  af 
ter  being  wounded  by  a 
piece  of  shell,  and  led  his 
command  in  the  assault  on 
the  enemy's  works  on  the 
following  day. 

Was  a  member  of  a  volunteer 
storming  party  which  made 
a  most  gallant  assault  upon 
the  enemy's  works. 

Fought  his  guns  until  the  en 
emy  were  upon  him;  then 
with  one  gun  hauled  in  the 
road  by  hand  he  formed  the 
rear  guard  ami  kept  the  en 
emy  at  bay  by  the  rapidity 
of  his  fire,  and  was  the  last 
man  in  the  retreat. 

(*) 

Bravery  in  repulsing  the  ene 
my's  charge  on  a  battery. 

Crawled  outside  the  lines  and 
brought  in  important  infor 
mation. 

(*) 


(*) 
Gallantry  in  action. 

(*) 

Capture  of  flag  of  Savannah 
Guards  (C.  S.  A.). 

While  acting  as  orderly ,  volun 
tarily  assisted  to  carry  off  the 
wounded  from  the  ground 
in  front  of  the  Crater  while 
exposed  to  a  heavy  fire. 

At  great  personal  risk,  rescued 
his  wounded  captain  and 
carried  him  from  the  field 
to  a  place  of  safety. 

(*) 

(*) 

Capture  of  flag. 
Gallantry  in  action. 
Capture  of  flag. 
Gallantry  in  action. 


MEDALS   OF   HONOR. 


Actioi 

1. 

Place. 

Date. 

Donelly,  John  S 

\pr    27   1877 

Oct     1876  to 

Priv.,  Co.  G,  5th  U.  S.  Inf. 
Donoghoe,  Timothy   

Jan     17    1894 

Mont. 

Jan.  8,1877. 
Dec    13   1862 

Voluntarily  carried  a  wound 

Priv.,  Co.  B,  6yth  N.  Y.  Inf. 
Doody,  Patrick.    .    .  . 

Dec    13,  1893 

Cold    Harbor,  Ya. 

June    7   1864 

ed  officer  off  the  field  from 
between    the    lines;    while 
doing  this  he  was  himself 
wounded. 

After  making  a  successful  per 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  1641)1  N.  Y.  Inf. 

Dore,  George  H  
Sergt.,  Co.  I),  1  26th  X.  Y.  Inf. 

Dorley,  August  

Dec.     i,  1864 
July     9,  1867 

Gettysburg,  Pa  .... 
Mount     Pleasant, 

July     3,  1863 
Apr.    1  1,  1865 

sonal      reconnoissance,    he 

gallantly  led  the  skirmish 
ers  in  a  night  attack,  charg 
ing  the  enemy,  and  thus  en 
abling  the  pioneers  to  put 
up  works. 

Capture  of  flag. 
Capture  of  flag. 

Priv.,  Co.  B,  ist  I,a.  Cav. 

Dorman,  George  H  
Corp.,  Co.  K,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Dorsey,    Daniel                        

Jan.    24,  1865 
Sept   17   1863 

Ala. 
Georgia 

April,  1862 

(*) 
One  of  twenty-two  men  (in 

Corp.,  Co.  H,  33d  Ohio  Inf. 

Dorsey,   Decatur  
Sergt.,  Co.  B,  391)1  U.  S.  C.  T. 

Dougall,  Allan  H    

Nov.  10,  1865 
Feb.   16,  1897 

Petersburg,  Ya.  .  .  . 
Bentonville,  X.  C.  . 

July  30,  1864 
Mar.  19,  1865 

cluding  two  civilians)  who, 
by     direction     of     General 
Mitchel    (or     Buell)    pene 
trated  nearly  200  miles  south 
into  tile    enemy's  territory 
and  captured  a  railroad  train 
at  Big  Shanty,  Ga.,  in  an  at 
tempt  to  destroy  the  bridges 
and  track  between  Chatta 
nooga  and  Atlanta. 

Bravery  while  acting  as  color 
sergeant  of  his  regiment. 

In  the  face  of  a  galling  fire 

ist  Lieut,  and  Adjt.   88th  Ind. 
Inf. 

Dougherty,  Michael  
Priv.,  Co.  M,  1  3th  Pa.  Cav. 

Dougherty,  William      

Jan.    23,  1897 
Julv  24,  1869 

Jefferson,  Ya  
Arizona  

Oct.    12,  1863 
Aug.  to  Oct., 

from  the  enemy,  he  volun 
tarily  returned  to  where  the 
color     bearer      had     fallen 
wounded,  and  saved  the  flag 
of  his  regiment  from  cap 
ture. 

At  the  head  of  a  detachment 
of      his      company,   dashed 
across  an  open  field,  exposed 
to  a  deadly  fire  from  the  en 
emy,  and  succeeded  in  dis 
lodging  them  from  an  unoc 
cupied  house,  which  he  and 
his   comrades  defended  for 
several  hours  against  repeat 
ed  attacks,  thus  preventing 
the  enemy  from  flanking  the 
position  of  the  Union  forces. 

Bravery  in  scouts  and  actions 

Blacksmith,  Co.  B,  8th  U.  S.  Cav. 
Doun,  Reuben                            

Jan    24  1865 

1868. 

with  Indians. 

(*) 

Priv.,  Co.  C,  27th  Me.  Inf. 
Dow,  George  P 

May  10,  1884 

Near     Richmond, 

Oct.  —,  1864 

Gallantry  while  in  command 

Sergt.,  Co.  C,  7th  X.  II.  Inf. 

Jan    24  i  86^ 

Va. 

of  his  company  during  a  re 
connoissance  toward   Rich 
mond. 

(*) 

Corp.,  Co.  C,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Dowling,  James  
Corp.,  Co.  B,  8th  U.  S.  Cav. 

July  24,  1869 

Arizona  
*  See  note  on  page  133. 

Aug.  to  Oct.  , 
1868. 

Bravery  in  scouts'  and  actions 
with  Indians. 

MKDAI.S   OF    HONOR. 


Name,  rank,  and  organization. 


Downey,  William 

1'riv.,  Co.  H,  4th  Mass.  Cav. 


Action. 


Date  of  issin 


Place. 


Date. 


Ground  of  award. 


Jan.    21,1X97      Ashepoo    River,      May  24,  1X64 

s.  c. 


Volunteered  as  a  member  of  a 
boat  crew  which  went  to  the 
rescue  of  a  large  number  of 
I'nion  soldiers  on  board  the 
stranded  steamer  /ioslan , 
and  with  "real  gallantrv  as 
sisted  in  conveying  them  to 
shore,  being  exposed  during 
the  entire  time  to  a  heavy 
lire  from  a  Confederate  bat- 
tery. 

Downs,  Archibald  S Jan.    24,  1X65    

Priv.,  Co.  I,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Downs,  David,  jr Jan.    24.  1X65 

Priv..  Co.  I,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Downs,  Henry  W Dec.    i;,,i,Sy^      Winchester,    Ya.  .  .     Sept.  19,  1X64       Voluntarily    brought    up   am- 

Sergt.,  Co.  I.Sth  Yt.  Inf.  munition     under   a    raking 

lire  from  the  enemv. 

Do/ier,  —  Nov.  19,1X711     Wichita  River, Tex.    Oct.     5,1X70     Gallantry  in  action  and  on  the 

Citizen  Guide.  march. 

Drake.  James  M Mar.     i,  1X7*,     1X61    to    1X65      Gallant   services   in   the  field; 

ist  I.icul.  Co.  I),  ijt  h  N.J.  Inf.  great  sufferings  in  Southern 

prisons,  etc. 

Drew,  John Jan.    2|,  1X65  ( -) 

Priv.,  Co.  T,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Drown,  Alonzo  J    .    Jan.    24,  1X65  (*) 

Priv.,  Co.  I,  27111  Me.  Inf. 

Drown,  Orlando Jan     j  |,  1X65 

Priv.,  Co.  I,  271)1  Me.  Inf. 

Drury,  James Jan.    iX,  1X9;      Wcldon    Railroad,      June  ."„  1X6)      Saveil  the  colors  of  his  rcgi- 

Sergt. ,  Co.  C,  41  h  N't.  Inf.  Vu.  inent  when  it  was  surrounded 

by  a  much  larger  force  of  the 

|  enemy,  and  after  the  greater 

part  of  the  regiment  had  been 
killed  or  captured. 

Duffey,  John Jan.    21,1X117      Ashc] River,       May  24.1X64       Volunteered   as  a   member  of 

Priv. .Co.  It,  .|lh  Mass.  Cav.  S.  C.  a  boat  f'cw  which  went  to 

the  rescue  of  a  large  number 
of  I'nion  soldiers  on  board 
the  stranded  steamer  Jlox/on. 
and  with  great  gallantry  as 
sisted  in  conveying  them  to 
shore,  being  exposed  during 
the  entire  time  to  a  heavy  fire 
from  a  Confederate  battery. 

Dunlavy.James Mar.  I. .,  1^,5      ( Isagc.  Kans  .  .  Oct.    25.  1X64      Gallantry    in    capturing   Gen- 

Priv.,  Co.  I),  ,vl  Iowa  Cav.  end  Marmaduke. 

Dunn,  A'anson Jan.   24,  1X65    (*) 

Corp.,  Co.  A,  271)1  Me.  Inf. 

Dunn,  Daniel Jan.    24,  1X65    . 

Priv.,  Co.  A,  2-th  Me.  Inf. 

Dunn, John  K Jan.    24,  iX6s    . 

Priv.,  Co.  C,  271)1  Me.  Inf. 

Dunn,  William  S Jan.   24,  1865 

Corp.,  Co.  C,  2-th  Me.  Inf. 

Dunne,  James ;  Jan.    15,.  1X95  :   Vicksliurg,  Miss.  .  .'  May  22,  |S6*,      Carried,  with  others  bv  hand 

Corp.,  Chicago  Mercantile  Bat-  :l  cannon  up  to  and" fired  it 

through  an  embrasure  of  the 
enemy's  works. 

Dunnell,  Samuel,  jr Jan.    24,1X65    . 

2d  I.ieut.  Co.  C,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Dunnell,  Samuel  L 'Jan.    24,1X65 

Priv.,  Co.  C,  271)1  Me.  Inf. 

*  Set-  nott-  on  pa^e  133. 


MEDALS   OF   HONOR. 


43 


Action 

Place. 

Date. 

24       1865 

(*) 

Priv.,  Co.  II,  2-th  Me.  Inf. 
Dunnells   Mark  W 

Ian 

24,     [S65 

(*) 

1'riv.,  Co.  K,  271)1  Mi-.  Inf. 

Ian 

24       l865 

(*) 

1'riv.,  Co.  C,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Ian 

24       [865 

(*) 

Sergt.,  Co.  K,  2yth  Me.  Inf. 

Ian 

~~>  _!    1  86  S 

(*) 

Corp.,  Co.  K,  27th  Me.  Inf. 
Durgin,  George  W                      .  .  .  . 

Ian 

24,  186s 

(*) 

Priv.,  Co.  H,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

May 

9   1  S6<} 

April,  1865 

In    testimony   of  his   faitl 

ist  vSer^t.  Co.  F,  loth  Y.  R.  C. 

and   exemplary  conduct 
one  of  the  escort  to  the 
mains  of  President  Line 
to  Springfield,  111. 

Durham,James  R. 

2(1  Lieut.  Co.  K,  i2th\V.Va.  Inf. 


Mar.    6,  iS9<>      Winchester,  Ya  .  .  .    June  1.4, 


Durham,  John  S 

Serial.,  Co.  K,  ist  \Vis.  Inf. 


Nov.  20,  1X96 


Durkee,  Joseph  E 

ist  Lieut.  Co.  K,  yth  V.  K.  C. 


May     9,  1865 


Dyer,  Charles  H 

Priv.,  Co.  C,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Dyer,  William 

Priv.,  Co.  C,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Eastman,  Frank 

Priv.,  Co.  II,  2-th  Me.  Inf. 

Eaton,  Walter 

Priv.,  Co.  I-;,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Eckes,  John  N 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  47th  Ohio  Inf. 

Eddy,  Samuel  E 

Priv.,  Co.  I),  37th  Mass.  Inf. 


Pcrrvville,  Ky 


1.S62 


Jan.   2.(,  1865  | 

Jan.   24,  iS6s  . 

Jan.    24,  iS6s  ! 

Jan.    24,  1865    

July  21,1894  Vicksburg,  Miss . . 

Sept.  10,  1897  Sailors  Creek,  Ya. 

i 


April,  |S('>5 


stone    wall,    where   he   was 
wounded. 

Seized  the  flag  of  his  regiment 
u  hen  the  color  sergeant  was 
shot,  and  advanced  with  the 
flag,  midway  between  the 
lines,  amid  a  shower  of  shot, 
shell,  and  bullets,  until 
stopped  by  his  commanding 
officer. 

In  testimony  of  his  faithful 
and  exemplary  conduct  as 
one  of  the  escort  to  the  re 
mains  of  President  Lincoln 
to  Springfield,  111. 

(*) 
(*) 
(*) 
(*) 


May  22,  1863     Gallantry  in  the  charge  of  the 
"volunteer  storming  party. ' ' 


Edgerly,  George  W 

Priv.,  Co.  C,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Edgerly,  Samuel  H 

Priv.,  Co.  V,  271)1  Me.  Inf. 

Edwards,  David 

Priv.,  Co.  H,  1 46th  X.  Y.  Inf. 

Edwards,  George  W 

Priv.,  Co.  E,  27th  Me.  Inf. 


Apr.     6,  1865 


Jan.    24,  1865    . 

Jan.    24,  1865  • 


Saved  the  life  of  the  adjutant 
of  his  regiment  by  volun 
tarily  going  beyond  the  line 
and  there  killing  one  of  the 
enemy  then  in  the  act  of  fir 
ing  upon  the  wounded  offi 
cer.  Was  assailed  by  several 
of  the  enemy,  run  through 
the  body  with  a  bayonet  and 
pinned  to  the  ground,  but 
while  so  situated  he  shot 
and  killed  his  assailant. 

(*) 
(*) 


.1  Apr.  27,  1.865      Five  Forks,  Va.  . .  .    Apr.     i,  1865      Capture  of  flag. 


Jan.   24,  1865    


(*) 


*  See  note  on  ] 


*f  133. 


44 


MEDALS    OF    HONOR. 


Name,  rank,  and  organization.     :  Date  of  issue. 


Edwards,  John  R 

1st  Sergt.  Co.  }•'.,  /til  V.  K.  C. 


Edwards,  William  D 

1st  Sergt.  Co.  !•>  7th  I".  8.  Inf. 

Eldridge,  Edward  W.  . 
I'riv.,  Co.  B,  27th  Me.  Int. 

Eldridge,  George  H 

Ser>,'t.,  C<>.  C,  Mil  I'.  S.  Cav. 

Eldridge,  Philander  .  .  . 
Priv.,  Co.  C,  2-th  Me.  Inf. 

Eldridge,  William  H.  . 
I'riv.,  Co.  I),  271)1  Me.  Inf. 

Elliott,  Alexander 

Scrgt.,  Co.  A,  1st  Pa.  Cav. 

Elliott,  Isaac  . 

Priv.,  Co.  A,  271)1  Me.  Inf. 

Elliott,  Russell  C  . 

2(1  I, it-ill.  Co.  It,  31!  Mass.  Cav. 


Action. 
Place.  Date. 


May     9,  1X65    April,  1865 


Dec.     2,1878  Big  Hole,  Mont.  ..     Aug.    9.1877 

Jan.    24,  1865  

Aug.  25,  "87"  Wichita  Rivei, Tex.    July    12,  18711 

Jan.    24,  1865  . 

Jan.   24,  1865 


Elliott,  William  L 

Priv.,  Co.  V,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Ellis,  Horace 

Priv.,  Co.  A,  7th  \Vis.  Inf. 

Ellis,  William    . 

1st  Sergt.  Co.  K,  31!  Wis.  Cav. 


Ellsworth,  Thomas  F 

Capt.  Co.  H,  55th  Mass.  Inf. 

Klsatsoosu 

Corp.,  Inilian  Scouts. 

Elson,  James  M 

Scrgt.,  Co.  C,  9th  Iowa  Inf. 


ElwooJ,  Edwin  L 

I'riv.,  Co.  G,  8lh  I'.  S.  Cav. 

Emhler,  Andrew  H  

Capt.  Co.  D,  59th  N.  Y.  Inf. 


Apr.   24,  1865      Paint's      Cross      Apr.     5,  1865 
Roads,  Ya. 

Jan.    24,  1865     

Nov.  20,  189/1      Natchitoches,  I, a  .  .     Apr.   19,  1864 


Jan.    24,  1865     

Dec.     i,  1864      \Veldon  Railroad,      Aug.  21,  1864 
Ya. 

Mar.    8, 1865     Dardanelles,  Ark.. I  Jan.    14,1865 


Nov.  18,  1895      Honey   Hill, S.  C.  .     Nov.  30,  1864 

Apr.   12,1875    Winter    of 

Sept.  12,  1891       Yicktlmrg,   Miss..    Mav  22,1863 


Feb.   14,  1870 


('•round  of  award. 


In  testimony  of  his  faithful 
and  exemplary  conduct  as 
one  of  the  escort  to  the  re 
mains  of  President  Lincoln 
t<>  Springfield,  111. 

Bravery  in  action. 

(*) 
Gallantry  in  action. 

(*) 

(*) 

Capture'  of  flag. 

<*) 

Seeing  a  Confederate  officer  in 
advance  of  his  command, 

charged  on   him  alone  and 
unaided  and  captured  him. 

(*) 

Capture  of  flag  °f  i6th  Missis 
sippi  (C.  S.  A.). 

Remained  at  his  post  after  re 
ceiving  three  wounds,  and 
only  retired,  by  his  com- 
manding  officer's  order,  after 
being  wounded  the  fourth 
time. 

Under  a  heavy  lire,  carried  his 
wounded  commanding  offi 
cer  from  the  field. 

Gallantry  in  campaigns  and 
actions  with  Indians. 

Was  shot  down  at  the  head  of 
troops  while  carrying  the 
colors,  which  he  attempted 
to  plant  on  the  enemy's 
works. 


Chirk-alma  Moun-      Oct.    20,1869      Gallantry  in  action. 


tains,  Ari/.. 


Emerson,  George  W 

I'riv.,  Co.  I,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Emery,  Franklin 

Priv.,  Co.  B,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Emery,  Isaac  M 

Sergt.,  Co.  I,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Emery,  John  F 

Priv.,  Co.  D,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Emery,  John  H 

Mus.,  Co.  K,  27th  Me.  Inf. 


Oct.    19,1891      Boydton      Plank      Oct.   27,1864 
Road,  Ya. 


Jan.  24,  1865  

Jan.  24,  1865  

Jan.  24,  1865 

Jan.  24,  1865  


Jan.  24,  1865 


Charged  at  the  head  of  two 
regiments,  which  drove  the 
enemy's  main  body,  gained 
the  crest  of  the  hill  near  the 
Burgess  house  and  forced  a 
barricade  on  the  Boydton 
road. 

(*) 
(*) 
(*) 

(*) 
(*) 


*  See  note  on  pane  133. 


MEDALS    OF    HONOR. 


45 


Name,  rank,  and  organization.       Date  of  issue. 


Action. 


Place. 


Date. 


Emery,  William  R Jan.    24,  1865 

I'riv.,  Co.  K,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Emmons,  D.  Taylor '  Jan.    24,  1X65 

I'riv.,  Co.  I,  271)1  Me.  Inf. 

Emmons,  George Jan.    24,  1865 

I'riv.,  Co.  I,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Emmons,  George  W Jan.    24,  1865 

1'riv.,  Co.  I,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Emmons,  John Jan.    24,  1865 

Priv.,  Co.  I,  271)1  Me.  Inf. 

Emmons,  John  G Jan.    24,  1X65 

Priv.,  Co.  I,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Emmons,  Joseph  R ;  Jan.    24,  1865 

I'riv.,  Co.  K,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Enderlin,  Richard Sept.  II,  1897 

Mus.,  Co.  IS,  73<1  Ohio  Inf. 


Engle,  James  E ]  Dec.   17,  1X96 

Sergt.,  Co.  I,  97th  Pa.  Inf. 


English,  Edmund Feb.   13,  1891 

ist  Sergt.  Co.  C,  2(1  N.  J.  Inf. 


Gettysburg,  Pa 


('.round  of  award. 


July  1-3,1863 


Bermuda  Hundred, :  May  18,1864 
Va. 


Wilderness,  Va 


Ennis,  Charles  I) June  28,  1892  !   Petersburg,  Va 

Priv.,  Co.  G,  ist  R.  I.  L.  A. 

Estes,  Lewellyn  G Aug.  28,  1894      Flint  River,  Ga  .  . . 

Capt.  and  A.  A.  Gen.  Vols. 


May    6,  1864 


Apr.      2,  1865 


(*) 
(*) 
(*) 
(*) 
(*) 
(*) 

Voluntarily  took  a  rifle  and 
served  as  a  soldier  in  the 
ranks  during  the  first  and 
second  days  of  the  battle. 
Voluntarily,  and  at  his  own 
imminent  peril,  went  into 
the  enemy's  lines  at  night 
and,  under  a  sharp  fire,  res 
cued  a  wounded  comrade. 

Responded  to  a  call  for  volun 
teers  to  carry  ammunition  to 
the  regiment  on  the  picket 
line,  and  under  a  heavy  fire 
from  the  enemy  assisted  in 
carrying  a  box  of  ammuni 
tion  to  the  front  and  re 
mained  to  distribute  the 
same. 

During  a  rout  and  while  un 
der  orders  to  retreat,  seized 
the  colors,  rallied  the  men, 
and  drove  the  enemy  back. 

Turned  captured  guns  upon 
the  enemy. 


Aug.  30,  1864  !  Voluntarily  led  troops  in 
a  charge  over  a  burning 
bridge. 


Ethridge,  Stephen  L Jan.   24,  1865 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Evans,  Corren  D Apr.   24,  1865   ;  Sailors  Creek,  Va.  .    Apr.     6,  1865 

Priv.,  Co.  A,  3d  Ind.  Cav. 

Evans,  Ira  H Mar.  24,  1892      Hatchers  Run,  Va . ,   Apr.     2,  1865 

Capt.  Co.  B,  1 1 6th  U.  S.  C.  T. 


Evans,  James  R Feb.  25,  1895 

Priv.,  Co.  H,  62d  N.  Y.  Inf. 

Evans,  Thomas Oct.    26,  1864 

Priv.,  Co.  D,  54th  Pa.  Inf. 

Evans,  William Dec.     2,  1876 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  7th  U.  S.  Inf. 


Wilderness,  Va 


Capture  of  flag  of  26th  Vir 
ginia  Infantry  (C.  S.  A. ). 

Voluntarily  passed  out  be 
tween  the  lines,  under  a 
heavy  fire  from  the  enemy, 
to  obtain  information. 


May     5,  1864  i  Saved  the  regimental  flag. 


Piedmont,  Va !  June    5,  1864  i 


Big  Horn,  Mont. .  . 


July     9,  1876 


Everson,  Adelbert Apr.  27,  1865      Five  Forks,  Va.  . .  .    Apr.     I,  1865 

Priv.,  Co.  I),  1 8sth  N.  Y.  Inf 


Ewing,JohnC 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  21  ith  Pa.  Inf. 

Factor,  Pompey 

Priv.,  Indian  Scouts. 


May  15,1865      Petersburg,  Va  ....  i  Apr.     2,1865 
May  28,  1875      Pecos  River,  Tex.  .]  Apr.  25,  1875 


Capture  of  flag  of  45th  Vir 
ginia  (C.  S.  A.). 

Carried  dispatches  to  Briga 
dier  General  Crook  through 
a  country  occupied  by 
Sioux. 

Capture  of  flag. 
Capture  of  flag. 
Gallantry  in  action. 


*  Sec  note  on  page  '33. 


46 


MKDAI.S    OK    HONOR. 


Nairn1,  rank,  and  organisation. 


Kairficld.  Lendol  N 

1'riv.,  Co.  C,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Falconer.  John  A 

Corp.,  Co.  A,  1 7th  Mich.  Inf. 


Falcon,  Henry 

Script. ,  Co.  I,,  Nth  \\  S.  Cav. 

Fall,  Henry  R 
Scrgt.,  Co.  I),  271)1  Me.  Inf. 

Fall.  Howard  S 

I'riv.,  Co.  I).  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Fall,  Isaac  P 

Capt.  Co.  I!,  27th  Me.  Inf. 


Fallen,  Thomas  T 

I'riv.,  Co.  K,37th  111.  Inf. 


Falls.  Benjamin  F 

Color  Sergt.,Co.  A,  lijth  Mass. 
Inf. 

Fanning,  Nicholas 

I'riv.,  Co.  11,  .(th  Iowa  Cav. 

Karren,  Daniel 

I'riv.,  Co.  H,  Sth  I'.  S.  Cav. 

Fasnacht,  Charles  H 

Sergt.,  C<>.  A,  99th  1'a.  Inf. 

Fassett,  John  B 

Capt.  Co.  F,  2,vl  I 'a.  Inf. 

Favour,  Horace  H 

l'riv..Co.  A.  271)1  Me.  Inf. 

Feaster,  Mosheim 

I'riv.,  Co.  K,  7th  I".  S.  Cav. 

Fegan,  James 

Sergt.,  Co.  H,  31!  U.  S.  Inf. 


Date  of  iskiic. 


Jan.   24,  1865 


Action. 
Place.  Date. 


Ground  of  award. 


July  27,  1X96     Fort     Sanders, 
Kiioxvillc.Tciin. 


Nov.  20,  i  .86;, 


July  24,  1869      Arizona 
Jan.   24,  1865 
Jan.    24,  1865 
Jan.    24,  1865 


Aug.  to  Oct. 
1868. 


Feb.   I,}, 


Williamshurg,  Ya 
Fair  Oaks,  Ya 


Big  Shanty,  Ga. 

Dec.      1,1864      Gettysburg,  Pa.  .  .  .    July     .i,  1863 


Conducted  the  "burning  par 
ty"  of  his  regiment,  at  the 
time  a  charge  was  made  on 
the  enemy's  picket  line,  and 
burned  the  house  which  had 
sheltered  the  enemy's  sharp 
shooters,  thus  insuring  suc 
cess  to  a  hazardous  enter 
prise. 

liravery  in  scouts  and  actions 
with  Indians. 


(*) 


(*) 


.     Mav    5,  1862      Assisted  in  driving  rebel  skir 
mishers  to  their  main  line. 

May     .v-.i'.   i   Participated  in  action,  though 
1862.  excused  from  duty  because 

of  disability. 

June     14-15,  i  In  a  charge  with  his  company, 

1864.  was   the    first    man   on    the 

enemv's  works. 


Capture  of  flag. 


June  17,  1865      Selma,  Ala ]   Apr.     2,  [865 


July  24,  1869      Arizona Aug.  to  Oct., 

1 868. 

Apr.     2,  1878      Spottsylvania,  Ya  .     May  12,  1864 


Dec.  29,  1894   ;  Gettysburg,  I'a 


Jan.   24,  1865 


July     2,  1863 


Capture  of  silk  Confederate 
States  flag  and  two  staff 
officers. 

Bravery  in  scouts  and  actions 
with  Indians. 

Capture  of  flag  of  2(1  Louisiana 
Tigers  (  C.  S.  A.  ). 

Recaptured   guns   which    had 
been  taken  by  the  enemy. 


June  2;,,  1891      Wounded    Knee      Dec.  29,  1.890      Extraordinary  gallantry. 
Creek,  S.  Dak. 


Fenderson,  Charles  W 
I'riv.,  Co.  A,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Ferguson,  George  A 

I'riv.,  Co.  K,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Fernald,  Albert  E 

ist  Lieut  Co.  F,  2oth  Me.  Inf. 

Fernald,  Alonzo 

Corp.,  Co.  G,  27th  Me.  Inf. 


Oct.    19,1878 


Plum  Creek.  Kalis.    Mar. 


.186,8 


Jan.    24,  1,865 
Jan.    24.  1,865    . 


While  iu  charge  of  a  powder 
train  en  route  from  Fort  Har- 
ker  to  Fort  Dodge,  Kans., 
was  attacked  by  a  party  of 
desperadoe;  who  attempted 
to  rescue  a  deserter  in  his 
charge  and  to  fire  the  train. 
Sergeant  I'egan,  single- 
handed,  repelled  the  attack 
ing  party,  wounding  two  of 
them,  and  brought  his  train 
through  in  safety. 

(*) 
(*) 


Apr.  27,  1.865      Kive  Forks,  Ya Apr.     i,  1.865  i  Capture  of  flag. 


Jan.  24,  1865 


(*) 


*  Stt  iiotc  on  page  153. 


MEDALS   OK    HONOR. 


47 


Naiiu-,  rani;,  and  organization.       Date  of  issue. 


Fernald,  Benjamin 

I'riv.,  Co.  C,,  27th  lit-.  Inf. 

Fernald,  Simon 

I'riv..  Co.  G,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Fernald,  Stephen    

I'riv.,  Co.  K,  271)1  Me.  Inf. 

Ferrari,  George 

Corp.,  Co.  I),  Sth  I".  S.  Cav. 

Ferris,  Eugene  W 

ist  I.ieut.  and  Adjt.  3oth  Mass. 
Inf. 


Action. 


Place. 


Date. 


Ground  of  award. 


Fesq,  Frank 

I'riv.,  Co.  A,  .(nth  X.  J.  Inf. 

Fichter,  Hermann 

I'riv..  Co.  I',  3d  I".  S.  Cav. 

Fisher,  John  H 

ist  I, lent.  Co.  I!,  55th  111.  Inf. 

Fisher,  Joseph 

Corp.,  Co.  C,  6ist  1'a.  Inf. 


Fitzgerald,  David 

I'riv.,  Co.  I),  271)1  Me.  Inf. 

Flanagan,  Augustine 

Sergt.,  Co.  A,  55th  Pa.  Inf. 


Jan.    24,  1865  (*) 

Jan.    24,  1X65  ' (*) 

Jan.    24.  iSft.s  (*) 

Nov.  23,  1869  Red  Creek,  AH/..  .  .    Sept.  23,  1X69  Gallantry  in  action. 

Oct.    16,1897      Herryville,  Va \pr.     I,  [£65      Accompanied  only  by  an  or- 

derlv,  outside  the  lines  of 
the  Army,  he  gallantly  re 
sisted  an  attack  of  five  of 
Mosbv's  cavalry,  mortally 
wounded  the  leader  of  the 
parly,  sci/.cd  his  horse  and 
pistols, wounded  three  more, 
and,  though  wounded  him 
self,  escaped. 

2,  1865      Capture  of  flag  of  iXth  North 
Carolina  (  C.  S.  A.). 

5,  1871      Gallantry  in  action. 


Flanders,  Daniel  C 

I'riv.,  Co.  C,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Flanders,  George  W 

I'riv.,  Co.  G,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Flannigan,  James 

I'riv.,  Co.  II,  2<1  Minn.  Inf. 


Fleetwood,  Christian  A 

Sergt.  Maj.  4th  U.  S.  C.  T. 


Apr.  24,  1865      Petersburg,  Va  . . . . 

Nov.  13,  1871      Whetstone  Moun 
tains,  Ari/.. 

Sept.    2,1893      Vicksburg,  Miss. .. 
Jan.    1 6,  1894      Petersburg,  Va  .  .  .  . 


Jan.    24,  1865 

Apr.  6,  1X65  Chapin's  Farm, 
near  Richmond, 
Va. 


Jan.    2|,  1865    . 

Jan.    24,  1X65     

Sept.  II,  1897      Nolensvillc,  Tenn 


Apr.  6,1865  Chapin's  Farm, 
near  Richmond, 
Va. 


Mav 


Sept.  29, 


Flood,  Ebenezer  T 

I'riv.,  Co.  K,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Floyd,  Daniel 

I'riv.,  Co.  A,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Fly,  Stephens 

I'riv.,  Co.  H,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Flynn,  Christopher 

Corp.,  Co.  K,  I4th  Conn.  Inf. 

Flynn,  James  E 

Sergt.,  Co.  G,  6th  Mo.  Inf. 

Foley.  John  H 

Sergt.,  Co.  B,  3d  U.  S.  Cav. 


Jan.  24,  1865 

Jan.  24,  iS65 

Jan.  24,  1865 

Dee.  I,  1864 


Gettysburg,  Pa 


May  22,  1863  Gallantry  in  the  charge  of  the 
"volunteer  storming  party." 

Apr.  2,  1865  Carried  the  colors  50  yards  in 
advance  of  his  regiment, 
and  after  being  painfully 
wounded, attempted  to  crawl 
into  the  enemy's  works. 

(*) 

Charged  the  enemy's  works; 
rushed  forward  with  the 
colors  and  called  upon  the 
men  to  follow  him;  was 
severely  wounded. 

(*) 

(*) 

Was  one  of  a  detachment  of 
sixteen  men  who  heroically 
defended  a  wagon  train 
against  the"  attack  of  125 
cavalry,  repulsed  the  attack, 
and  saved  the  train. 

Sei/.ed  the  colors,  after  two 
color  bearers  had  been  shot 
down,  and  bore  them  nobly 
through  the  fight. 

(*) 
(*) 

(*) 


Feb.  15,  1863 


Sept.  29,  1864 


June  19,  1894      Vicksburg,  Miss.  .  . 

May  22,  1872     Loupe  Fork,  Platte 
River,  Ne.br. 

*  See  note  on  page  133. 


July     3,  186^      Capture  of  flag  of  52d  North 
Carolina  (C.  S.  A. ). 

May  22,  1863      Gallantry  in  the  charge  of  the 
"volunteer  storming  party." 

Apr.  26,  1872  ;  Gallantry  in  action. 


4S 


MEDALS    OF    HONOR. 


Name,  rank,  and  organization.       Date  of  issue. 


Action. 
Place.  Date. 


Ground  of  award. 


Follett,  Joseph  L 

2d  Lieut. Co.  G,  ist  Mo.  L.  A. 


Folly,  William  H 

I'riv.,  Co.  B,  8th  V.  S.  Cav. 

Foran,  Nicholas 

Priv.,  Co.  L,  Hth  U.  S.  Cav. 

Force,  Manning  F 

Brig.  Gen.,  U.  8.  Vols. 


Sept.  19,  1891) 


July  24,  1869     Arizona  . 
July   24,  1X69      Arizona   .  . 
Mar.  31,  1892      Atlanta,  Ga 


Aug.  to  Oct., 
1868. 

Aug.  to  Oct., 
1868. 

July  22,  1864 


Ford,  Alvin  A 

Priv.,  Co.  I),  2-th  Me.  Inf. 

Ford,  George  W 

ist  Lieut.  Co.  E,  88th  N.  Y.  Inf. 


Jan.   24,  1865 


Gallant  and  brave  conduct  and 
general  military  bearing 
during  the  war.  (  C  o  in  - 
mended  by  General  Sheri 
dan.  ) 

Bravery  in  scouts  and  actions 
with  Indians. 

Bravery  in  scouts  and  actions 
with  Indians. 

Charged  upon  the  enemy's 
works  and,  after  their  cap 
ture,  defended  his  position 
against  assaults  of  the  ene 
my  until  he  was  severely 
wounded. 

(*) 


Apr.  24,  1865      Sailors  Creek,  Va.  .    Apr.     6,  1865      Capture  of  flag. 


Forehand,  Lloyd  D  
ist  Sergt.  Co.  I,  ]Sth  V.  R.  C. 

May  9,  i86s 
Aug  17  1895 

Fair  Oaks,  Va    .  .  . 

April,  1865 

May  31,  1862 
Nov.  25,  1876 

In    testimony  of   his   faithful 
and   exemplary  conduct  as 
one  of  the  escort  to  the  re 
mains  of  President  Lincoln 
to  Springfield,  111. 

Although    wounded,  he    con 
tinued  fighting  until,  faint 
ing  from  loss  of  blood,  he 
was  carried  off  the  field. 

Though  dangerously   wound 
ed,  he  maintained  hisground 
with  a  small  party  against  a 
largely  superior  force,  after 
liis  commanding  officer  had 
been    shot   down    during   a 
sudden  attack,  and  rescued 
that  officer  and  a  comrade 
from  the  enemy. 

(*) 
(*) 
(*) 
(*) 
(*) 
(*) 
(*) 
Gallantry  in  action. 

Voluntarily  gathered  the  men 
of  the  battery  together,  re- 
manned  the  guns,  which  had 
been  ordered  abandoned  by 
an  officer,   opened   fire  and 
kept   up   the  same   on   the 
enemy  until  after  the   sur 
render. 

(*) 

Corp.,  Co.  E,  7th  Mich.  Inf. 
Forsyth,  Thomas  M  

July  14,  1891 

Jan.  24,  1865 
Jan.  24,  1865 
Jan.  24,  1865 
Jan.  24,  1865 
Jan.  24,  1865 
Jan.  24,  1865 
Jan.  24,  i86s 

Powder    River, 
Wyo. 

ist  Sergt.  Co.  M,  4th  U.  8.  Cav. 
Foss,  Edward  L  .  .  .  .               

Priv.,  Co.  I',  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Foss,  Enos  L  
Mus.,Co.  C,  2-th  Me.  Inf. 

Foss,  James  L 

Priv.,  Co.  A,  27th  Me.  Inf. 
Foss,  Robert  

Corp.,  Co.  A,  271)1  Me.  Inf. 

Foss,  William  A. 
Corp.,  Co.  I',  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Foster,  Charles  H 

I'riv.,  Co.  H,  27th  Me.  Inf. 
Foster,  John  B 

Priv.,  Co.  C,  271)1  Me.  Inf. 

Foster,  William  
Sergt.,  Co.  F,  4th  1*.  S.  Cav. 

Fout,  Frederick  W 

Nov.  19,  1872 
Nov.  2,  1896 

Jan.  24,  1865 

Red  River,  Tex  

Near  Harpers  Ker 
ry,  W.  Va. 

Sept.  29,  1872 
Sept.  15,  1862 

ist  Lieut,  isth  Batt'y  Ind.  L.  A. 

Fowler,  Edward  S  
Priv.,  Co.  K,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

*  Set  notf  on 


L-    133. 


MEDALS   OF   HONOR. 


49 


Name,  rank,  and  organization. 


Fowler,  Frank 

Priv.,  Co.  A,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Fox,  Henry  M 

Sergt.,  Co.  M,  5th  Mich.  Cav. 

Fox,  William  R 

Priv.,  Co.  A,  gsth  Pa.  Inf. 

Foye,  Isaac  M 

Priv.,  Co.  O,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Frantz,  Joseph 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  83d  Incl.  Inf. 

Fraser,  William  W 

Priv.,  Co.  I,  97th  111.  Inf. 

Freeman,  Archibald 

Priv.,  Co.  E,  124111  N.  Y.  Inf. 

Freeman,  Henry  B 

ist  Lieut.,  i8th  U.  S.  Inf. 


Freeman,  John  W 

Cor]).,  Co.  I),  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Freemeyer,  Christopher 

Priv.,  Co.  D,  5th  U.  S.  Inf. 

French,  Samuel  S 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  7th  Mich.  Inf. 


Frey,  Franz 

Corp.,  Co.  H,  37th  Ohio  Inf. 


Frick,  Jacob  G 

Col.  izgth  Pa.  Inf. 


Frisbee,  Josiah   P 

Priv.,  Co.G,  27th  Mi-.  Inf. 

Frizzell,  Henry  F 

Corp.,  Co.  B,  6th  Mo.  Inf. 

Frost,  Harrison  T 

Priv.,  Co.  G,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Frost,  Hugh  A 

Priv.,  Co.  E,  27th  Mi-.  Inf. 

Fuger,  Frederick 

Sergt.,  Battery  A,  4th  U.  S.  Art. 


Date  of  issue. 

Jan.  24,  1865 
Sept.  27,  1864 
Mar.  2.S,  1879 


Action. 


Place. 


Date. 


Ground  of  award. 


(*) 


Winchester,  Va  ....  Sept.  19,  1864  |  Capture  of  flag. 
Petersburg,  Va  ....    Apr.     2,  1865  ] 


Jan.    24,  1865 

Aug.  13,  1894  Yicksburg,  Miss.  . .    May  22,  1863 

Oct.   24,  1895  Vicksburg,  Miss.  .  .[  May  22,  1863 

Dec.     I,  1864  '  Spottsylvania.Va.  .    May  12,  1864 

Feb.  17,1894  Stone  River,  Tenn.    Dec.  31,  1862 


Bravely  assisted  in  the  cap 
ture  of  one  of  the  enemy's 

guns. 

(*) 


Jan.    24,  1865 
Apr.  27,  1877 

Oct.   24,  1895 


Cedar  Creek,  etc., 
Mont. 

I'air  Oaks,  Va.  . 


Aug.  14,  1894  j   Vicksburg,  Miss.  .  . 


June    7,  1892 


l;re(lerickslmrg,Ya. 


Chancellorsv  i  1 1  e, 


Jan.    24,  1865 


Va. 


Oct.  21,  1876, 
to    Jan.  8, 

1877. 

May  31,  1862 


May  22,  1863 


Dec.  13,  1862 


May    3,  1863 


i  Gallantry  in  the  charge  of  the 
"volunteer  storming  party. ' ' 

Gallantry  in  the  charge  of  the 
"volunteer  storming  party ." 

Capture  of  flag  of  I7th  Louis 
iana  (C.  S.  A.  ). 

Voluntarily  went  to  the  front 
and  picked  up  and  carried 
to  a  place  of  safety,  under  a 
heavy  fire  from  the  enemy, 
an  acting  field  officer  who 
had  been  wounded  and  was 
about  to  fall  into  the  ene 
my's  hands. 

(*) 


Gallantry  in  actions. 


July  30,  1894      Vicksburg,  Miss.  .  . 


May  22,  1863 


Jan.   24,  1865    . 
Jan.    24,  1865  i. 


Aug.  24,  1897      Gettysburg,  Pa.  .  .  . 


Fuller,  Edwin 

Corp.,  Co.  F,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Fullerton,  David  B 

Capt.  Co.  D,  27th  Me.  Ii-". 

7156 4 


Jan.   24,  1865 
Jan.  24,  1865 


July     3,  1863 


Continued  fighting,  although 
wounded,  until  he  fainted 
from  loss  of  blood. 

Gallantry  in  the  charge  of  the 
"volunteer  storming  party." 

Seized  the  colors  and  led  the 
command  through  a  terri 
ble  fire  of  cannon  and  mus 
ketry. 

In  a  hand-to-hand  fight,  recap 
tured  the  colors  of  his  regi 
ment. 

(*) 

Gallantry  in  the  charge  of  the 
' '  volunteer  storming  party. ' ' 

(*) 

(*) 

All  the  officers  of  his  battery 
having  been  killed  or 
wounded,  and  five  of  its 
guns  disabled  in  Pickett's 
assault,  he  succeeded  to  the 
command,  and  fought  the 
remaining  gun  with  most 
distinguished  gallantry  un 
til  the  battery  was  ordered 
withdrawn. 

(*) 
(*) 


*  See  note  on  page  133. 


5° 


MEDALS    OK   HONOR. 


Name,  rank,  and  organization.      Date  of  issue. 


Action. 


Place. 


Date. 


Funk,  West 

Sergt.  Maj.  I2ist  Pa.  Inf. 

Furman.  Chester  S.  . 
Corp.,  Co.  A,  6th  Pa.  Res. 


.!  Oct.   15,  1872     Appomattox Court  !  Apr.     9,  1865 
House,  Va. 


Ground  of  award. 


• ...    Aug.    3,  1897 


Gage,  Richard  J 

Priv.,  Co.  D,  I04th  111.  Inf. 


Gettysburg,  Pa.  ...    July     2,  1863 


Oct.   30,1897  !  Elk  River,  Tenn..  .    July     2,1863 


Gallagher,  Edward  H Jan.    24,  1865 

Priv.,  Co.  F,  2-th  Me.  Inf. 

Gallison.Greenleaf  W Jan.    24,1865 

Priv.,  Co.  A,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Galloway,  George  N Oct.   24,  1895      Alsop's  Farm,  Va.  .     May     8,  1864 

Priv.,  Co.  G,  95th  Pa.  Inf. 


Galloway,  John Oct.   30.  iS 

Comin'y  Sergt.  8th  Pa.  Cav. 


F'armville,  Va Apr.     7,  1865 


Gardiner,  Asa  B Sept.  23,  1872    

Capt.  Co.  I,  22<1  N.  Y.  S.  M. 

Gardiner,  James Apr.     6,  1865      Chapin's  Farm,      Sept.  29,  1864 

Priv.,  Co.  I,  36th  C.  S.  C.  T.  near  Richmond, 

Va. 


Gardiner,  Peter  W Nov.  16,1876      Sappa  Creek, Kuus.'  Apr.  2^,1875 

Priv.,  Co.  II,  6th  U.  S.  Cav. 

Gardner,  Charles July  24,  1869      Arizona  Aug.  to  Oct., 

Priv.,  Co.  B.  8th  II.  S.  Cav.  1868. 

Gardner,  Charles  N Apr.  27,  1865      Five  Forks,  Va ....    Apr.     I,  1865 

Priv.,  Co.  E,  32d  Mass.  Inf. 

Gardner,  Robert  I May   12,  1865      Appomattox  cam-  |   Mar.     29    to 

Sergt.,  Co.  K,  34th  Mass.  Inf.  ,       paign,  Va.  Apr.  9,  1865. 

Garland,  Albra Jan.    24,  1865  ! 

Priv.,  Co.  I,  2-th  Me.  Inf. 

Garland,  Charles  E Jan.    24,  1865  

Priv.,  Co.  I,  27th  Me.  Inf. 


[I   Little     Muddy      May     7,  1877 

Garland,  Harry..  .     Feb.  28,  ,878      .,  Crwk'. J1"11.1- 

Corp.,  Co.  L,2d  U.S.  Cav.  Ca"m.s    Meadows,      Aug.  20,  1877 

Idaho. 


Garland,  John Jan.    24,  1865  ! 

Priv.,  Co.  C,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Garlington,  Ernest  A Sept.  26,  1893      Wounded     Knee      Dec.  29,  iSocj 

ist  I.ieut.,  7th  T.  S.  Cav.  Creek,  S.  Uak. 

Garrett,  William Feb.  22,  1865      Nashville,  Tenn.         Dec.  16,  1864 

Sergt.,  Co.  C,,  4ist  Ohio  Inf. 


Garvin,  Paul  W 

Corp.,  Co.  K,  27th  Me.  Inf. 


Jan.   24,  1865 


Capture  of  flag  of  46th  Vir 
ginia  Infantry  ( C.  S.  A. ). 

Was  one  of  six  volunteers  who 
charged  upon  a  log  house 
near  the  Devil's  Den,  where 
a  squad  of  the  enemy 's  sharp 
shooters  were  sheltered,  and 
compelled  their  surrender. 

Voluntarily  joined  a  small 
party  that,  under  a  heavy 
fire,  captured  a  stockade 
and  saved  the  bridge. 

(*) 
(*) 

Voluntarily  held  an  impor 
tant  position  under  heavy 
fire. 

His  regiment  being  surprised 
and  nearly  overwhelmed,  he 
dashed  forward  under  a 
heavy  fire,  reached  the  right 
of  the  regiment,  where  the 
danger  was  greatest,  rallied 
the  men,  and  prevented  a 
disaster  that  was  imminent. 

Distinguished  services  per 
formed  during  the  civil  war. 

Rushed  in  advance  of  his  bri 
gade,  shot  a  rebel  officer  who 
was  on  the  parapet,  and  then 
ran  him  through  with  his 
bayonet. 

Gallantry  in  action. 


Bravery  in  actions  and  scouts 
against  Indians. 

Capture  of  flag. 
Gallant  conduct  in  battle. 
(*) 

(*) 

Gallantry  in  action  with  hos 
tile  Sioux. 

Having  been  wounded  in  the 
hip  so  as  to  be  unable  to 
stand,  he  still  continued  to 
direct  the  men  under  his 
charge  until  the  enemy 
withdrew. 

(*) 

Distinguished  gallantry. 
Capture  of  flag. 
(*) 


*Sec  note-  on  page  133. 


MEDALS   OF   HONOR. 


51 


Action 

. 

Place. 

Date. 

Jan.    24,  1865 

(*) 

i  Me.  Inf. 

Gasson,   Richard 

Sergt.,  Co.  K,  47th  N.  Y.  Inf. 


Gates,  George 

Bugler,  Co.  F,  8th  U.  S.  Cav. 

Gaunt,  John  C 

I'riv.,  Co.  G,  icxjth  Ohio  Inf. 

Gause,  Isaac 

Corp.,  Co.  E,  2<1  Ohio  Cav. 


Gay,  Thomas  H 

Priv.,Co.  B,  8th  T.  S.  Cav. 


Gaylord,  Levi  B 

Sergt.,  Co.  A,  2gth  Mass.  Inf. 


Apr.     6,1865      Chapin's  Kami,  !  Sept.  29,  1864 
near  Richmond, 
Va. 

Mar.    3,  1870  j  Picacho  Mountain,    June    4,  1869 
Ariz. 

Fel).    4,  1865  i  Franklin,  Tenn  .  .  .    Nov.  30,  1864 


Sept.  19,  1864 


.'  July  24,  1869 


Near  Berry ville,Ya     Sept.  13,  1864 


Arizona Aug.  to  Oct., 

[868. 


June  22,  1896      FortStedman.Va.  .    Mar.  25,  1865 


Geiger,  George 

Sergt.,  Co.  H,  7th  U.  S.  Cav. 


Georgian,  John 

Priv.,  Co.  G,  Sth  U.  S.  Cav. 

Gerber,  Frederick  W    

Sergt.  Maj.  Btln.  U.  S.  Engs. 


Oct.     5,  1878 


Little    Big   Horn      June  25,  1876 
River,  Mont. 


.    Feb.   14,  1870      Chiricahua  Moun-      Oct.   20,  1869 
tains,  Ariz. 

.    Nov.    8,  1 87 1     1 


Gere,  Thomas  P 

ist  Lieut,  and  Adjt.  Sth   Minn. 
Inf. 

Gerrish,  Alfred  J.  W 

Priv..  Co.  I),  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Gerrish,  George  W 

Priv.,  Co.  E,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Gerrish,  Noah  W 

Priv.,  Co.  H,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Gerry,  Jotham  H 

Corp.,  Co.  G,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Geschwind,  Nicholas 

Capt.  Co.  F,  1 1 6th  111.  Inf. 

Getchell,  Albert  F 

Priv.,  Co.  1C,  2/th  Me.  Inf. 

Getchell,  Emlus  J 

Sergt.,  Co.  E,  2-th  Me.  Inf. 

Getchell,  John  M 

Capt.  Co.  E,  271)1  Me.  Inf. 

Getchell,  Marcus  M 

Priv.,  Co.  E,  2yth  Me.  Inf. 

Getchell,  Samuel  M 

Priv.,  Co.  E,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Gibbs,  Wesley 

Sergt.,  Co.  B,  2(1  Conn.  H.  A. 


Feb.  22,  1865     Nashville,  Tenn.  .  .;  Dec.  16,  1864 


Jan.  24,  1865  


Jan.  24,  1865 


Jan.  24,  1865  

Jan.  24,  1865 

Aug.  24,  1894      Yickshurg,  Miss.  . .:  May  22,  1863 

Jan.    24,  1865   j 

Jan.  24,  1865 
Jan.  24,  1865 
Jan.  24,  1865 
Jan.  24,  1865 

Apr.  24,  1865  [   Petersburg,  Ya.  .  .  . 
*  See  note  on  page  133. 


Apr.      2,  1865 


Fell  dead  while  planting  the 
colors  of  his  regiment  on 
the  enemy's  works. 

Killed  an  Indian  warrior  and 
captured  his  arms. 

Capture  of  flag. 

Capture  of  the  colors  of  the 
8th  South  Carolina  Infan 
try  while  engaged  in  a  re- 
connoissance  along  the 
Berryville  and  Winchester 
Pike. 

Bravery  in  actions  and  scouts 
against  Indians. 

Voluntarily  assisted  in  work 
ing  an  abandoned  gun  .while 
exposed  to  a  heavy  fire, 
until  the  enemy's  advanc 
ing  line  was  routed  by  a 
charge  on  its  left  flank. 

With  three  comrades,  during 
the  entire  engagement,  cour 
ageously  held  a  position  that 
secured  water  for  the  com 
mand. 

Bravery  in  action. 


Distinguished  gallantry  in 
many  actions  and  in  recog 
nition  of  long,  faithful,  and 
meritorious  services  cover 
ing  a  period  of  thirty-two 
years. 

Capture  of  flag  of  4th  Missis 
sippi  (C.  S.  A.). 

(*) 


(*) 
(*) 

Gallantry  in  the  charge  of 
the  "volunteer  storming 
party. ' ' 

(*) 
(*) 
(*) 

(*) 

(*) 

Capture  of  flag. 


MKDALS    OF    HONOR. 


Name,  rank,  and  organization. 

Date  of  issue. 

Actioi 
Place. 

L_ 
Date. 

Ground  of 

award. 

Gifford.  Benjamin.  . 

Apr.  24,  IS6.S 

Sailors  Creek,  Va.  . 

Apr.     6,  1865 

Capture  of  flag. 

Priv.,  Co.  H,  I2ist  X.  V.  Inf. 
Gifford,  David  L 


Jan.   21,1897   i  Ashepoo  River,      May  24,1864 


Priv.,  Co.  B,  4th  Mass.  Inf. 
Gilbert,  Thomas 

June  20,  1892 

vS.C. 
ll.it'  MI  Rouge,  J«u  .  . 

Oct.    i  i,  1864 

Priv.,  i8th  Indpt.  Batterv,  X.  V. 
L.A. 

Jan     24   1865 

Cor]>.,  Co.  K,  2;th  Me.  Inf. 

Oct    27,  1807 

Near     Hethcsda 

May  31,  1864 

1st  Lieut.,  Corpsof  Kngs.,  I'.S.A. 
Gilligan,  Edward  L 

Apr.  30,  1892 

Church,  Va. 
Gettysburg,1  Pa.    .. 

Capt.  Co.  K,  88th  Pa.  Inf. 

Gilmore,  John   C  
Maj.  1  6th  X.  Y.  Inf. 

Gilpatrick,  William  

Oct.    10,  1892 
Jan.    24,  1S61; 

Salem  Heights,  Va. 

May     3,  1863 

I'riv.,  Co.  K,  271)1  Me.  Inf. 

Ginley,  Patrick 

Oct.   31  ,  1890 

Reams  Station,  Va 

Priv.,  Co.  G,  ist  N.  Y.  L.  A. 
Gion,  Joseph      

No  v.  2  1    1  884 

Chancellorsv  i  1  1  e 

May     2    1  86^ 

Priv.,  Co.  A,  74th  N.  Y.  Inf. 

Va. 

Volunteered  as  a  member  of  a 
boat  crew  which  went  to 
the  rescue  of  a  large  num 
ber  of  Union  soldiers  on 
board  the  stranded  steam 
er  HOS/DII,  and  with  great 
gallantry  assisted  in  con 
veying  them  to  shore,  being 
exposed  during  the  entire 
time  to  a  heavy  fire  from  a 
Confederate  battery. 

Picked  up  several  burning 
shells  and  put  the  fuse  of 
each  into  water,  thereby 
preventing  their  explosion 
and  consequent  loss  of  life. 

(*) 

Exposed  himself  to  great  dan 
ger  by  voluntarily  making 
his  way  through  the  enemy's 
lines  to  communicate  with 
General  Sheridan.  While 
renderi  ng  this  service  he  was 
captured,  but  escaped;  again 
came  in  contact  with  the 
enemy,  was  again  ordered 
to  surrender,  but  escaped  by 
dashing  away  under  fire. 

Assisted  in  the  capture  of  a 
Confederate  flag  by  knock 
ing  down  the  color  sergeant. 

Seized  the  colors  of  his  regi 
ment  and  gallantly  rallied 
his  men  under  a  very  severe 
fire. 


Given,  John  J 
Corp.,  Co.  K,  6th  U.  S.  Cav. 

Glavinski,  Albert 

Blacksmith,  Co.  M,  3d  U.  S.  Cav 

Glynn,  Michael 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  5th  U.  S.  Cav. 


Aug.  25,  1870     Wichita  River,Tex.  I  July  12,  1870 


The  command  having  been 
driven  from  the  works,  he, 
having  been  left  alone  be 
tween  the  opposing  lines, 
crept  hack  into  the  works, 
put  three  charges  of  canis 
ter  in  one  of  the  guns,  and 
fired  the  piece  directly  into 
a  body  of  the  enemy  about 
to  seize  the  works;  he  then 
rejoined  his  command,  took 
the  colors  and  ran  toward 
the  enemy,  followed  by  the 
command,  which  recaptured 
the  works  and  guns. 

Bravery  when  advancing  on 
the  enemy's  line  under 
heavy  fire;  brought  back 
valuable  information. 

Bravery  in  action. 


Oct.    16,  1877 
Dec.     4,  1874 


Powder 
Mont. 

Whetstone  Moun 
tains,  Ariz. 
i 
*  S«e  note  on  page  133. 


River,  j  Mar.  17,  1876     Gallantry  in  action. 


July  13,1872  Drove  off,  single  handed,  eight 
hostile  Indians,  killing  and 
wounding  five. 


MEDALS   OF    HONOR. 


53 


Name,  rank,  and  organization. 


Godfrey,  Edward  S .  .  . 
Capt.,  /Ui  U.  S.  Cav. 


Godley,  Leonidas  M 

ist  Sergt.  Co.  1C,  221!  Iowa  Inf. 


Goettel,   Philip 

l'riv.,Co.  B,  i49thN.  Y.  Inf. 

Goheen,  Charles  A 

ist  Sergt.  Co.  G,  8th  X.  Y.  Cav. 

Golden,  Patrick 

Sergt.,  Co.  B,  8th  I'.  S.  Cav. 

Golden,  Theodore  W 

Priv.,  Troop  G,  7th  U.  S.  Cav. 


Action. 


Date  of  issue. 


Nov.  27,  1894 


Place. 


Bear    Paw    Moun 


tains,  Mont. 
Aug.    3,1897     Vicksburg,  Miss. ..    May  22,  1863 


Date. 


.Sept.  30,1877 


Ground  of  award. 


June  24,  1865      Lookout    Moun-      Nov.  24,  1863 
tain,  Tenn. 


Led  his  command  into  ac 
tion  when  he  was  severely 
wounded. 

Led  his  company  in  the  as 
sault  on  the  enemy's  works 
and  gained  the  parapet, 
there  receiving  three  very  se 
vere  wounds.  He  lay  all  day 
in  the  sun,  was  taken  pris 
oner,  and  had  his  leg  ampu 
tated  without  anaesthetics. 

Capture  of  flag. 


Mar.  26,  1865     Waynesboro,Va. . .    Mar.    2,  1865  j  Capture  of  flag. 


Goldsbery,  Andrew  E 

Corp.,  Co.  K,  1271)1  111.  Inf. 

Gooch,  Charles   W 

Priv.,  Co.  I,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Gooch,  Hiram  T 

Priv.,  Co.  I,  27th  Mi-.  Inf. 

Gooch,  John  B 

Priv.,  Co.  I,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Gooch,  William  H 

Priv.,  Co.  I,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Goodall,  Francis  H 

ist  Sergt.  Co.  G,  I  ith  N.  II.  Inf. 

Goodman,  David 

Priv.,  Co.  L,  8th  I".  S.  Cav. 

Goodman,  William  E 

ist  Lieut.  Co.  D,  1 471)1  Pa.  Inf. 

Goodrich,  Edwin 

ist  Lieut.  Co.  1),  9th  N.  Y.  Cav. 


Goodrich,  George  E 

ist  Sergt.  Co.  A,  12th  V.  R.  C. 


Goodsoe,  Herbert 

Priv.,  Co.  G,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Goodwin,  Alonzo 

Priv.,  Co.  F,  271)1  Me.  Inf. 

Goodwin,  Charles  A 

Corp.,  Co.  B,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Goodwin,  Charles  H 

Priv.,  Co.  D,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Goodwin,  Eben  M 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Goodwin,  Frank 

Priv.,  Co.  F,  27th  Me.  Inf. 


July  24,  1869      Arizona !  Aug.  to  Oct., 

1868. 

Dec.  21,  1895      Little    Big    Horn,      June  26,  1876 
Mont. 


Aug.    9,1X94      Vicksburg,  Miss. ..    May  22,1863 
Jan.    24,  1865     


Jan.  24,  1865 


Jan.  24,1865  ' 

Jan.  24,  1865  

Dec.   14,  1894  Fredericksburg.Vai  Dec.  13,  1862 

Mar.    3,1870  Lyry  Creek,  Ariz.  .    Oct.    14,1869 


Jan.    11,1894  '  Chancellorsville,      May    3,1863 
Va. 


May  14,1894  !   Near  Cedar  Creek,      Nov. — ,1864 
Va. 


May     9,  1865      April,  1865 


Jan.    24,  1865    

Jan.    24,  1865  I. 

I 

Jan.    24,  1865    . 
Jan.    24,  1865 


Bravery  in  actions  and  scouts 
against  Indians. 

One  of  a  party  of  volunteers 
who,  under  a  heavy  fire 
from  the  Indians,  went  for 
and  brought  water  to  the 
wounded. 

Gallantry  in  the  charge  of  the 
' '  volunteer  storming  party. ' ' 

(*) 
(*) 
(*) 
(*) 

Brought  a  wounded  comrade 
into  the  lines,  under  heavy 
fire. 

Braverv  in  action. 


Rescued  the  colors  of  the 
107111  Ohio  Volunteers  from 
the  enemy. 

While  the  command  was  fall 
ing  back, he  returned, and  in 
the  face  of  the  enemy  res 
cued  a  sergeant  from  under 
his  fallen  horse. 

In  testimony  of  his  faithful 
and  exemplary  conduct  as 
one  of  the  escort  to  the  re 
mains  of  President  Lincoln 
to  Springfield,  111. 

(*) 


Jan.    24,  1865 


(*) 

(*) 

. 

(*) 

(*) 

(*) 

*  See  note  on  page  133. 


54 


MEDALS   OF  HONOR. 


Actior 

i. 

Place. 

Date. 

Goodwin,  Henry  J 

Jan     24  1865 

(*) 

ist  Lieut.  Co.  K,  ayth  Me.  Inf. 

(*) 

Priv.,  Co.  B,  27th  Me.  Inf. 
Goodwin,  James  M 

Jan     24   1865 

(*) 

Priv.,  Co.  I),  27th  Me.  Inf. 
Goodwin,  James  \V 

Jan     24   T  86  5 

(*) 

Wagoner,  Co.  H,  27th  Me.  Inf. 
Goodwin,  John  M 



(*) 

Priv.,  Co.  H,  27th  Me.  Inf. 
Goodwin,  Joseph  B          

Jan    24   1865 

(*) 

Priv.,  Co.  D,  27th  Me.  Inf. 
Googins,  William  H                

Jan     24   1865 

(*) 

Priv.,  Co.  A,  2-th  Me.  Inf. 
Gordon,  Charles  S 

(*) 

Priv.,  Co.  D.  27th  Me.  Inf. 
Gordon,  George                

Jan     24   1865 

(*) 

Priv.,  Co.  I,  27th  Me.  Inf. 
Gordon,  Henry             

Jan     24   1865 

(*) 

Priv.,  Co.  I,  271)1  Me.  Inf. 

Gould,  Charles  G 

Capt.  Co.  H,  5th  Vt.  Inf. 


July  30,  1890     Petersburg,  Ya.  .  . .    Apr.    2,  1865 


Gould,  James  H 

Priv.,  Co.  C,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Gould,  Newton  T 

Sergt,  Co.  G,  1 13111  111.  Inf. 


Jan.    24,  1865    

Sept.   6,  1894      Vicksburg,  Miss.  .  .    May  22,  1863 


j  Among  the  first  to  mount  the 
enemy's  works  in  the  as 
sault,  he  received  a  serious 
bayonet  wound  in  the  face, 
was  struck  several  times 
with  clubbed  muskets,  but 
bravely  stood  his  ground, 
and  with  his  sword  killed 
the  man  who  bayoneted 
him. 

(*) 

Gallantry  in  the  charge  of  the 
' '  volunteer  storming  party. ' ' 


Capt.  and  A.  I).  C.,  U.  S.  Vols. 

Gove,  George  A  
Priv.,  Co.  A,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Gowell,  Benjamin  
Priv..  Co.  H,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Gowen,  Walter  A  
Priv.,  Co.  K,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Gowen,  William  B  

Jan.   24,  1865 
Jan.  24,  1865 
Jan.   24,  1865 
Jan.  24,  1865 

from  within  30  yards  of  the 
enemy's  ranks. 

(*) 
(*) 
(*) 

(*) 

Corp.,  Co.  R,  271)1  Me.  Inf. 
Grace,  Hiram  M          

Jan    24   i  86s 

(*) 

Priv.,  Co.  G,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Grace,  Peter  
Sergt.,  Co.  G,  83(1  Pa.  Inf. 

Graffam,  Joseph  

Dec.  27,  1894 
Jan.    24,  1865 

Wilderness,  Ya  .  .  . 

May     5,  1864 

Recaptured    a    soldier   of   his 
regiment  with  two  Confed 
erate  guards. 

(-X-\ 

Sergt.,  Co.  A,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Graffam,  Joseph  
Priv.,  Co.  C,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Graffam,  William  

Jan.   24,  1865 
. 
Jan.    24,  186"; 



(*) 
(*) 

Priv.,  Co.  H,  27th  Me.  Inf. 
Graham,  Thomas  N  .  .  .  . 

Keb    15   1897 

2(1  Lieut.  Co.  G,  isth  Ind.  Inf. 

Tenn. 

color  bearer,  who  had  been 
wounded,  and,  exposed  to  a 
terrible    fire,   carried   them 
forward,   planting  them  on 
the  enemy's  breastworks. 

*  See  note  on  page  133. 


MEDALS   OF   HONOR. 


55 


Name,  rank,  and  organization. 


Date  of  issue. 


Grant,  Daniel  W 

Priv.,  Co.  E,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Grant,  Elijah  M 

Priv.,  Co.  A,  2yth  Me.  Inf. 

Grant,  Gabriel 

Surg.,  U.  S.  Yols. 


Jan.    24,  1865 
Jan.    24,  1865 


Action. 


Place. 


Grant,  George 

Sergt.,  Co.  K.  iStU  U.  S.  Inf. 


Grant,  George  W 

Priv.,  Co.  H,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Grant,  Lewis  A 

Col.  5th  Vt.  Inf. 


July  21,  1897      Fair  Oaks,  Va 


May    6,  1871 


Fort  Phil.  Kearny 
to  Fort  C.  F. 
Smith,  Dak. 


Date. 


Ground  of  award. 


June    i,  1862 


Feb'y,  1867 


Grant,  Nicholas 

Wagoner,  Co.  I,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Grant,  Seth,  jr 

Sergt.,  Co.  K,  2yth  Me.  Inf. 

Graul,  William 

Corp.,  Co.  I,  1 88th  Pa.  Inf. 

Gray,  John 

Priv.,  Co.  B,  5th  Ohio  Inf. 


Gray,  John 

Sergt.,  Co.  1!,  27tli  Me.  Inf. 

Gray,  Robert  A 

Sergt.,  Co.  C,  2 1st  Conn.  Inf. 


Jan.   24,  1865 

May  11,  1893  j  Salem  Heights,  Va.     May    3,  1863 


Jan.    24,  1865    . 
Jan.    24,  1865 


Apr.     6,1865     Fort  Harrison,  near     Sept.  29,  1864 

Richmond,  Va. 

I 
Mar.  12,  1864     Port  Republic,  Va.     June    9,1862 

! 


Jan.    24,1865    ' 

July   13,  1897      Drewrys  Bluff, Va.      May  16,  1864 


Gray,  Sylvester 

Priv.,  Co.  B,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Greaves,  Clinton 

Corp.,  Co.  C,  9th  I".  S.  Cav. 

Green,  Francis  C 

Sergt.,  Co.  K,  8th  U.  S.  Cav. 

Green,  George 

Corp.,  Co.  H,  nth  Ohio  Inf. 


Greene,  Oliver  D 

Maj.  and  A.  A.  G.,  U.  S.  Army. 


Greenleaf,  Edgar 

Sergt.,  Co.  G,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Greenwalt,  Abraham 

Priv.,  Co.  G,  io4th  Ohio  Inf. 

Greig,  Theodore  W 

2d  Lieut.  Co.  C,  6ist  N.  Y.  Inf. 


Jan.   24,  1865  : 

1 

June  26,  1879      Florida  Mountains,    Jan.    24,1877 
N.  Mex. 

Sept.    6,  1869      Arizona |  1868  and  1869 

Jan.    12,1892      Missionary  Ridge,      Nov.  25,  1863 
Tenn. 

Dec.  13,1893     Antietam,  Md Sept.  17,  1862 


Jar..    24,  1865    

Feb.    4,  1865      Franklin,  Tenn  .  .  .    Nov.  30,  1864 

Feb.  TO,  1887      Antietam,  Md i  Sept.  17,  1862 

I 
*  See  note  on  pa^e  133. 


(*) 


Removed  severely  wounded 
officers  and  soldiers  from 
the  field  while  under  a 
heavy  fire  from  the  enemy, 
exposing  himself  beyond 
the  call  of  duty,  thus  fur 
nishing  an  example  of  most 
distinguished  gallantry. 

Bravery,  energy,  and  perse 
verance,  involving  much 
suffering  and  privation 
through  attacks  by  hostile 
Indians,  deep  snows,  etc., 
while  voluntarily  carrying 
dispatches. 

(*) 

Led  his  command  over  the 
enemy's  works,  and  cap 
tured  three  battle  flags;  was 
wounded  in  this  attack. 

(*) 
(*) 

First  to  plant  the  colors  of  his 
State  on  the  fortifications. 

Mounted  an  artillery  horse  of 
the  enemy  and  captured  a 
brass  6-pound  piece,  in  the 
face  of  the  enemy's  fire,  and 
brought  it  to  the  rear 

While  retreating  with  his 
regiment,  which  had  been 
repulsed,  he  voluntarily 
returned,  in  face  of  the  en 
emy's  fire,  to  a  former  posi 
tion  and  rescued  a  wounded 
officer  of  his  company,  who 
was  unable  to  walk. 

(*) 

Gallantry  in  a  hand-to-hand 
fight.  ' 

Bravery  in  actions. 


Scaled    the   enemy's   works 

and,  in  a  hand-to-hand  fight, 
captured  a  flag. 

Formed  the  columns  under 
heavy  fire,  and  put  them 
into  position. 


Capture  of  corps  headquarters 
flag(C.S.A.). 

Daring  bravery  and  capture  of 
flag  of  4th  Alabama(C.S.A.  ). 


MEDALS    OF    HONOR. 


Name,  rank,  and  organization.       Date  of  issue. 


Action. 


Gresham,  John  C 

ist  Lieut.,  7th  I'.S.  Cav. 


.    Mar.  26,  1895 


Place. 


Wounded    Knee      Dec.  29,  1890 
Creek,  S.  Dak. 


Gresser,  Ignatz 

Corp.,  Co.  D,  1 28th  Pa.  Inf. 


Dec.  12,  1895      Antietani,  Md Sept.  17,  1862 


Gribben,  James  H 

Lieut.,  Co.  C,  2d  N.  Y.  Cav. 

Grimes,  Edward  P 

Sergt.,  Co.  F,  5th  U.  S.  Cav. 


Grimshaw,  Samuel 

Priv.,  Co.  B,  sad  Ohio  Inf. 


Apr.   24,1865      Sailors  Creek,  Va.  .    Apr.     6,1865 

Jan.    27,1880      Milk  River,  Colo  ..     Sept.    29     to 

001.5,1879. 


Apr.     5,  1894      Atlanta,  Ga Aug.    6,  1864 


Grindlay,  James  G 

\uii-   ii    18(1! 

Five  Forks,  \'a. 

Apr.     I,  186s) 

Col.  146th  X.  Y.  Inf. 

.  i  n^.  •  -f,  •  "^» 

Grube,  George  
Priv..  Co.  K,  is8th  N.  Y.  Inf. 

Apr!     6,  1865 

Chapin's    F  a  r  m, 
near  Richmond, 

Sept.  29,  1864 

Va. 

Guerin,  Fitz   W  

Mar.  ID,  1896 

Grand  Gulf,  Miss.  . 

Apr.     28-29, 

Priv.,  Battery  A,  ist  Mo.  L.  A. 

1863. 

Guilford,  Charles  

Jan.    24,  1865 

Priv.,  Co.  C,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Guinn,  Thomas  

Aug.  2  1,  1894 

Yickshurg,  Miss 

]\  I  i\  V    22     I  Hf)  "\ 

Priv.,  Co.  I),  47th  Ohio  Inf. 

Gunther,  Jacob  

Sept.    (\  1869 

Arizona   

1868  and  1869 

Corp.,  Co.  K,  8th  V.  S.  Cav. 

Guptill,  Daniel  

Jan.    24,  1865 

Priv.,  Co.  F,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Guptill,  John  A  

Jan.    24,  1865 

Priv.,  Co.  D,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Gurney,  Fred  S  

Jan.    24,  1865 

Sergt.,  Co.  A,  271)1  Me.  Inf. 

Gwynne,  Nathaniel  

Jan       T,,  1865 

Pctersbu'~<r   Ya 

i 

Priv.,  Co.  H,  13111  Ohio  Cav. 

Jufv  3"t  1804 

Ground  of  award. 


Voluntarily  led  a  part}'  into 
a  ravine  to  dislodge  Indians 
concealed  therein. 

While  exposed  to  the  fire  of 
the  enemy,  carried  from  the 
field  a  wounded  comrade. 

Capture  of  flag  of  I2th  Vir 
ginia  Infantry  (  C.  S.  A. ). 

The  command  luing  almost 
out  of  ammunition  and  sur 
rounded  on  three  sides  by 
the  enemy,  he  voluntarily 
brought  up  a  supply  under 
heavy  fire  at  almost  point 
blank. 

Saved  the  lives  of  some  of  his 
comrades,  besides  greatly 
imperiling  his  own,  by  pick 
ing  up  and  throwing  away 
a  lighted  shell,  which  had 
fallen  in  the  midst  of  the 
company. 

The  first  to  enter  the  enemy's 
works,  where  he  captured 
two  flags. 

Gallantry  in  advancing  to  the 
ditch  of  the  enemy's  works. 


With  two  comrades,  volunta 
rily  took  position  on  board 
the  steamer  Clicfseinan,  in 
charge  of  all  the  guns  and 
ammunition  of  the  battery, 
and  remained  in  charge  of 
the  same  for  a  considerable 
time,  while  the  steamer  was 
unmanageable  and  subjected 
to  a  heavy  fire  from  the 
enemy. 

(*) 

Gallantry  in  the  charge  of  the 
"volunteer  storming  party." 

Bravery  in  actions  and  scouts 
against  Indians. 

(*) 
(*) 
(*) 

When  about  entering  upon  the 
charge,  this  soldier,  then  but 
15  years  old,  was  cautioned 
not  to  go  in,  as  he  had  not 
been  mustered.  He  indig 
nantly  protested  and  partic  - 
paled  in  the  charge,  his  left 
arm  l>eing  crushed  by  a 
shell  and  amputated  soon 
afterwards. 


Hack,  Lester  G 

S-L-rgt.,Co.  F,  5th  Vt.  Inf. 

Haddoo,  John 

Corp.,  Co.  H,  5th  U.S.  Inf. 


Apr.  24,  1865  ,   Petersburg,  Va 


Apr.     2,  1865      Capture  of  flag. 


Apr.  27,  1877      Cedar  Creek,  etc.,      Oct..  1876,  to 
Mont.  Jan.  8,  1877. 

*  Sec  note  on  page  133. 


Gallantry  in  actions. 


MEDALS   OF   HONOR. 


57 


Name,  rank,  and  organization.       Date  of  issue. 


Action. 


Hadley,  Osgood  T 

Corp.,  Co.  K,  6th  N.  H.  Vet.  Inf. 


Hadlock,  Charles  H 

1'riv.,  Co.  F,  zyth  Me.  Inf. 

Hagerty,  Asel 

I'riv.,  Co.  A,6ist  N.  Y.  Inf. 


Place. 


Date. 


Ground  of  award. 


July  27,  1896      Near       Pegrani 
House,  Va. 


Jan.    24,  1865 


Apr.  24,  1865      Sailors  Creek,  Yu.  . 

I 
Willianisburg,  Va  . 


Haight,  John  H 

Sergt.,  Co.  G,  72d  N.  Y.  Inf. 


Haight,  Sidney 

Corp.,  Co.  K,  ist  Mich.  S.  S. 


Sept.  30,  1864 


As  color  bearer  of  his  regiment 
he  defended  his  colors  with 
great  personal  gallantry,  and 
brought  them  safely  out  of 
the  action. 


June    K,  1888, 

Hristoe  Station,  Ya.j  Aug.  27.  1862 

Manassas,  \"a 

July  31,  1896      Petersburg,  Va  .... 


Apr.     6,  1865      Capture  of  flag. 

May  5,  1862  Voluntarily  carried  a  severe 
ly  wounded  comrade  off  the 
field  in  the  face  of  a  large 
force  of  the  enemy;  in  doing 
so  was  himself  severely 
wounded  and  taken  pris 
oner. 

Went  into  the  fight,  although 
severely  disabled. 

Aug.   29  and      Volunteered   to   search    the 
30,  1862.  woods  for  the  wounded. 


July  30,  1864  Instead  of  retreating,  remained 
in  the  captured  works,  re 
gardless  of  his  personal  safe 
ty  and  exposed  to  the  firing, 
which  he  boldly  and  delib 
erately  returned  until  the 
enemy  was  elose  upon  him. 


Haley,  Albert I  Jan.   24,  1865 (*) 

Priv.,  Co.  F,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Haley,  James  C Jan.    24,  1865  ' (*) 

Priv.,  Co.  I,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Haley,  Thomas Jan.    24,  1865    '' (*) 

Priv.,  Co.  F,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Hall,  Francis  B Feb.   16,1897  i  Salem  Heights, Va.;  May     3,1863      Voluntarily   exposed    himself 

Chaplain  i6th  N.  Y.  Inf.  to  a  heavy  fire  during  the 

thickest  ot  the  fight,  and 
carried  wounded  men  to  the 
rear  for  treatment  and  at 
tendance 

Hall,  Freeman '. .  .;  Jan.    24,  i86,s     .  (*) 

Asst.  Surg.  27th  Me.  Inf. 

('•aincs  Mill,  Va.  ...    June  27,  1862      Although   wounded,  he   re 
mained  on  duty  and  partici- 

Hall,  H.  Seymour !  Aug.  ,7,  ,89,  ^^  ^^  "^  '"" 

2d  Lieut.  Co.  G,  27th  N.  Y.  Inf. 

Capt.  Co.  F,  I2ist  N.  Y.  Inf.                                          Rappahannock  |  Nov.    7,1863  :  Among  the  first  in  the  enemy's 

Station,  Va.  rifle  pits. 

Hall,  IvoryA Jan.    24,1865    i (*) 

Sergt.,  Co.  K,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Hall,  John !  July  24,  1869      Ari/.ona  Aug.  to  Oct.,      Bravery  in  scouts  and  actions 

Priv.,  Co.  H,  8th  U.  S.  Cav.  1868.  with  Indians. 

Hall,  John Jan.    24,  1865    .  (*) 

2d  Lieut.  Co.  K,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Hall,  Newton  H '•  Feb.     4,  1865      Franklin,  Tenn  ...    Nov.  30,  1864  i  Capture  of  flag,  believed  to 

Corp.,  Co.  I,  I04th  Ohio  Inf.  have  belonged  to  Stewart's 

Corps  (C.  S.  A. ). 

Hall,  William    P Sept.  18,  1897      Near   Camp   on  j  Oct.   20,  1879  j  With   a   reconnoitering  party 

jst  Lieut.  5th  U.  S.  Cav.  White  River.  of  three  men,  was  attacked 

Colo.  by  thirty-five  Indians,  and 

several  times  exposed  him 
self  to  draw  the  fire  of  the 
enemy  giving  his  small 
party  opportunity  to  reply 
with  much  effect. 

!'  Sec  note  on  pa^f  1^3. 


MEDALS    OF    HONOR. 


Name,  rank,  and  organization. 


Action. 


Hallock,  Nathan  M 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  124th  N.  Y.  Inf. 


Ham,  George  C 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  2-th  Me.  Inf. 

Ham,  Norris  S 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Ham.  Orrin  F 

Priv.,  Co.  A,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Hamilton.  Frank 

Priv.,  Co.  E,  8th  T.  S.  Cav. 

Hamilton,  Mathew  H 

Priv.,  Co.  G,  7th  I".  S.  Cav. 

Hammel,  Henry  A 

Sergt.,  Battery  A,  1st  Mo.  L.  A. 


Date  of  issue. 


Sept.  10,1897 


Place. 


Ground  of  award. 


Date. 


Rristoe  Station, VaJ  Jure  15,  1863     At  imminent  peril  saved  from 

death  or  capture  a  disabled 
officer  of  his  company  by 
carrying  him,  under  a  hot 
musketry  fire,  to  a  place  of 
safety. 


Jan.    24,  1865    .  .  . 

Jan.   24,  1865    . .  . 

I 
Jan.   24,  1865  ! 


Mar.  3, 
May  25, 
Mar.  ic), 


1870 
1891 
1896 


Hampson,  Charles 

Priv.,  Co.  F,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Haney,  Milton  L, 

Chaplain  551)1  111.  Inf. 


Hanford,  Edward  R 

Priv.,  Co.  H,  2d  V.  8.  Cav. 

Hanley,  Richard  P 

Sergt.,  Co.  C,  7th  U.  .S.  Cav. 


Agua    Fria   River, 
Ariz. 

Wounded     K  net- 
Creek,  S.  Dak. 

Grand  Gulf,  Miss.  . 


Jan.   24,  1865 


Nov.    3,  1896     Atlanta,  Ga. .  .  . 


Oct.   14,1864     Woodstock,  Va. 


Aug,  25,  1869 
Deo.  29,  1890 

Apr.     28-29, 
1863. 


Oct.     5,  1878 


Little     Big    Horn 
River,  Mont. 


Hanna,  John 

1st  vSergt.  Co.  B,  I4th  V.  R.  C. 


Hanna,  Marcus  A 

Sergl.,  Co.  B,  5<)th  Mass.  Inf. 


Hanna,  Milton 

Corp.,  Co.  H,  2<1  Minn.  Inf. 


Hanscom,  Albert 

Priv.,  Co.  G,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Hanscom,  Charles  H 

Priv.,  Co.  I,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Hanscom,  Elias 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  271)1  Me.  Inf. 


May  9,  1865 

Nov.  2,  1895 
Sept.  i  r,  1897 


Jan.  24,  1865 
Jan.  24,  1865 
Jan.  24,  1865 


Port  Hudson,  La. 


Xolensville,  Tenn. 


July  22,  1864 


Oct.     9,  1864 
June  25,  1876 


April,  1865 


July     4,  1863 


Feb.  15,  1863 


(*) 
(*) 

(*) 

Gallantry  in  action. 
Bravery  in  action. 

With  two  comrades  voluntari 
ly  took  position  on  board 
the  steamer  Cheeseman,  in 
charge  of  all  the  guns  and 
ammunition  of  the  battery, 
and  remained  in  charge  of 
the  same  for  a  considerable 
time,  while  the  steamer  was 
unmanageable  and  subject 
ed  to  a  heavy  fire  from  the 
enemy. 

(*) 

Voluntarily  carried  a  musket 
in  the  ranks  of  his  regiment 
and  rendered  heroic  service 
in  retaking  the  Federal 
works  which  had  been  cap 
tured  by  the  enemy. 

Capture  of  flag  of  32(1  Battalion 
Virginia  Cavalry  (C.  S.  A. ). 

Recaptured,  s  i  n  g  1  e-h  a  n  d  e  d 
and  without  orders,  within 
the  enemy's  lines  and  under 
a  galling  fire,  lasting  some 
twentv  minutes, a  stampeded 
pack  mule  loaded  with  am 
munition. 

In  testimony  of  his  faithful 
and  exemplary  conduct  as 
one  of  the  escort  to  the  re 
mains  of  President  Lincoln 
to  Springfield,  111. 

Voluntarily  exposed  himself 
to  a  heavy  fire  to  get  water 
for  comrades  in  rifle  pits. 

Was  one  of  a  detachment  of 
sixteen  men  who  heroically 
defended  a  wagon  train 
against  the  attack  of  125 
cavalry,  repulsed  the  attack, 
and  saved  the  train. 

(*) 
(*) 
(*) 


*  See  note  on  page  133. 


MEDALS   OF    HONOR. 


59 


Action 

. 

Place. 

Date. 

Hanscom,  John  F 

Jan     24   iS6[i 

(*) 

Priv..  Co.  G.  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Hanscom,  Moses  C 

Corp.,  Co.  F,  igth  Me.  Inf. 

Hanscom,  William  L 

Priv.,  Co.  I),  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Hanscome,  Lyman  M 

Priv.,  Co.  B,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Hanson,  John  S 

Priv.,  Co.  B,  2yth  Me.  Inf. 

Hanson,  Lewis  B 

Priv.,  Co.  D,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Hanson,  Lorenzo  S 

Priv.,  Co.  B,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Harbourne,  John  H 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  2gth  Mass.  Inf. 

Hardenbergh,  Henry  M 

Priv.,  Co.  G,  39th  111.  Inf. 

Harding,  Mosher  A 

Blacksmith,  Co.  G,  8th  U.  S.Cav 

Hardison,  Ezra  H 

Priv.,  Co.  I),  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Haring,  Abram  P 

ist  Lieut.  Co.  G,  I32tl  N.  Y.  Inf. 


.1   Dee.     1,1864  j  Bristoe  Station,  Yn.    Oct.    14,1863 

.    Jan.  24,  1865    

.    Jan.  24,  1865 

.    Jan.  24,  1865  i. 

.    Jan.  24,  1865  ; 

.    Jan.  24,  1865    


.    Dec.     I,  1864 
.    Apr.     6,  1865 


.  i  Feb.  14,  1870 

.|  Jan.    24,  1865 

June  28,  1890 


May  15,  1865 


Petersburg,  Ya . 
Deep  Run,  Ya 

Chiricahua  Moun 
tains,  Ari/.. 


Bachelors    Creek, 


Harmon,  Amzi  D 

Corp.,  Co.  K,  21 1 th  Pa.  Inf. 

Harmon,  Charles  H Jan.    24,  1865 

Priv.,  Co.  C,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Harmon,  Charles  L Jan.    24,  1865 

Priv.,  Co.  C,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Harmon,  Frank  L Jan.    24,  1865 

2(1  Lieut.  Co.  A,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Harmon,  Frederick  M Jan.    24,  1865 

Priv.,  Co.  I,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Harmon,  Samuel  C Jan.    24,  1865 

Corp.,  Co.  C,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Harmond,  Nelson 

Priv.,  Co.  B,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Harriman,  Aaron 

Priv.,  Co.  F,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Harrington,  Ephraim  W 

Sergt.,  Co.  G,  21!  Yt.  Inf. 


Feb.     i,  1864 


Petersburg,  Va.  .  .  .    Apr.     2,  1865 


June 
Aug. 
Oct. 


17,  1864 
1 6,  1864 
20,  1869 


Harrington,  John 

Priv.,  Co.  H,  6th  V.  S.  Cav. 


Jan.  24,  1865 
Jan.  24,  1865 
Dec.  13,  1893 


Nov.  4,  1874 


Harris,  Charles  D 

Sergt.,  Co.  I),  Sth  U.  S.  Cav. 

Harris,  David  W 

Priv.,  Co.  A,  /th  U.  S.  Cav. 


Fredfricksburg,Va. 


Washita  River, Tex. 


Harris,  George  W 

Priv.,  Co.  B,  148111  Pa.  Inf. 

Harris,  James  H 

Sergt.,  Co.  B,  38th  U.  S.  C.  T. 


Nov.  23,  1869     Red  Creek,  Ariz.  . . 

Oct.     5,  1878      Little    Big   Horn 
River,  Mont. 


Dec.     i,  1864     Spoltsylvania.Va.  . 

Feb.  1 8,  1874  i  New    Market 
I       Heights,  Va. 

*See  note  on  page  133. 


May     3,1863 
Sept.  12,  1874 

Sept.  23,  1869 
June  25,  1876 


Capture  of  flag  of  26th  North 
Carolina  (C.  S.  A.). 

(*) 

(*) 
(*) 


(*) 

Capture  of  flag. 
Capture  of  flag. 
Gallantry  in  action. 

(*) 

With  a  command  of  eleven 
men,  on  picket,  resisted  the 
attack  of  an  overwhelming 
force  of  the  enemy. 

Capture  of  flag. 
(*) 
(*) 
(•) 
(*) 
(*) 
(*) 
(*) 

Carried  the  colors  to  the  top  of 
the  heights  and  almost  to  the 
muzzle  of  the  enemy's  guns. 

While  carrying  dispatches,  was 

attacked  by  125  hostile  In 
dians,  whom  he  and  hiscom- 
rades  fought  throughout  the 
day. 

Gallantry  in  action. 

Brought  water  to  the  wound 
ed,  at  great  danger  to  his 
life,  under  a  most  galling 
fire  from  the  enemy. 


May  12,  1864  I  Capture  of  flag. 


Sept.  29,  1864 


Gallantry  in  the  assault. 


6o 


MEDALS    OF   HONOR. 


Action. 


Name,  rank,  and  organization.    :  Date  of  issue 


Place. 


Harris,  Moses 

ist  Lieut.  1st  I".  S.  Cav. 


Jan.    23,1896  ,  Smithfield,   Va... 


Ground  of  award 


Date. 


Aug.  28,  1X64 


Harris,  Sampson 

1'riv.,  Co.  K,  3<>th  Ohio  Inf. 

Harris,  William  M 

I'riv.,Co.  I).  ;tli  I'.  S.  Cav. 

Hart,  John  W  . 

Sergt.,  Co.  D,  6th  I'a.  Res. 


Hart,  William  E 

I'riv.,Co.  H,  .Sth  N.  Y.  Cav. 


Hartranft,  John  K 

Col.  4th  I'a.  Mil. 
Hartzog,  Joshua   B 

1'riv.,  Co.  K,  1st  I' 

S.  Art. 

Harvey,  Augustus 

1'riv.,  C«>.  D,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Harvey,  Charles  A 

Coq>.,  Co.  B,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Harvey,  Harry 

Corp.,  Co.  A,  22(1  N.  V.  Cav. 

Harvey,  Henry  G 

ist  Sergt.  Co.  H,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Harvey,  John  W , 

Priv.,  Co.  I!,  271)1  Me.  Inf. 

Haskell,  Marcus  M 
.Sergt.,  Co.  C,  35th  Mass.  Inf. 


Hastings,  Smith  H 

Capl.  Co.  M,  5th  Mich.  Cav. 


July   lo,  1894      Yickslmrg,  Miss.  .  .  May  22,  1863 

Oct.     5,1878      Little    Big     Horn  June  25,  1876 
River,  Mont. 

Aug.    3,1897      Gettysburg,  I'a.  ...  July     2,1863 


July     3,1872      Shenandoah     Yal-      1 864  ami  1865 
ley,  Ya. 


Aug.  21,  1886      Bull    Run,  Ya July  21,  1861 


Mar.  24,  1891    ,   Wounded      Knee       Dec.  29,  1890 
Creek,  S.  Dak. 


Jan.    24,  1865 


In  an  attack  upon  a  largely  su 
perior  force  his  personal  gal 
lantry  was  so  conspicuous 
as  to  inspire  the  men  to  extra 
ordinary  efforts,  resulting  in 
complete  rout  of  the  enemy. 

Gallantry  in  the  charge  of  the 
"  volunteer  storming  party." 

Voluntarily  brought  water  to 
the  wounded  under  fire  of 
the  enemy. 

Was  one  of  six  volunteers  who 
charged  upon  a  log  house 
near  the  Devil's  Den,  where  a 
squad  of  the  enemy's  sharp 
shooters  were  sheltered,  anil 
compelled  their  surrender. 

Gallant  conduct  and  services 
as  scout  in  connection  with 
capture  of  the  guerrilla  Har 
ry  Gilmore,  etc. 

Volunteered  his  services  when 
his  regiment  marched  to  the 
rear  to  be  mustered  out. 

Went  to  the  rescue  of  the  com 
manding  officer,  who  had 
fallen  severely  wounded, 
picked  him  up  and  carried 
him  out  of  range  of  the 
hostile  guns. 

(*) 


Jan.    24,  1865 


Mar.  26,  1865      \Vaynesboro, Ya.  ..     Mar.     2,1865      Capture  of  flag. 
Jan.    24,  1865    1 1  (*) 


Jan.    24,  1865 


Nov.  18,  1896      Antietam,  Md Sept.  17,  1862 


Aug.     2,  1897      Xewbys        Cross 
Roads,  Ya. 


July   24,  1863 


Hasty,  Granville 

Priv.,Co.  B,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Hasty,  Wmfield   F.  . 
1'riv.,  Co.  A,  2-th  Me.  Inf. 


Jan.    24,  1865 
Jan.    24,  1865 


(*) 

Although  wounded  and  ex 
posed  to  a  heavy  fire  from 
the  enemy,  at  the  risk  of  his 
own  life  he  rescued  a  baillv 
wounded  comrade  and  suc 
ceeded  in  conveying  him  to 
a  place  of  safety. 

While  in  command  of  a  squad 
ron  in  rear  guard  of  a  cav 
alry  division  then  retiring 
before  the  advance  of  a  corps 
of  infantry,  was  attacked  by 
the  enemy,  and,  orders  hav 
ing  been  given  to  abandon 
the  guns  of  a  section  of  field 
artillery  with  the  rearguard 
that  were  in  imminent  dan 
ger  of  capture,  he  disregard 
ed  the  orders  received,  and 
aided  in  repelling  the  attack 
and  saving  the  guns. 


(*) 


*  See  note  on  IKI^C  133. 


MEDALS   OF    HONOR. 


6l 


Name,  rank,  anil  organization. 

Dale  of  issue. 

Aclion. 

Ground  of  a 

Place. 

Date. 

Hatch,  Elmore  J 

Jan.  24,  1865 

(*) 
(*) 

Was  severely  woi 
leading  one  of 
in  the  attack  un 
fire  from  Ihe  en 
(») 

Gallantry  in  actio 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Hatch,  James  W  
I'riv.,  Co.  li,  271)1  Me.  Inf. 

Hatch,  John  P  

Jan.  24,  1865 
Oct.  28,  1893 

Jan.  24,  1865 
Mar.  3,  1870 

South     Mountain* 
Md. 

Hell  Canyon,  Am  . 

Sept.  14,  1862 
Jul}'     3,  1869 

Brig.  Gen.,  U.S.  Vols. 

Hatch,  Joseph  E  
I'riv.,  Co.  E,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Haupt,  Paul 

Corp.,  Co.  L.  Slh  U.  S.  Cav. 

Havron,  John  H 

Sergt.,  Co.  G,  1st  R.  I.  Art. 


Hawken,  James  M 

Storekeeper,  Q.M.  Dept.,  I'.S.A 

Hawkins,  Gardner  C 

ist  Lieut.  Co.  E,  3<1  VI.  Inf. 


June  16,  1866      Petersburg,  Va  ....    Apr.     2,  1865 


Apr.   16,1867      St.  Louis,  Mo 


Sepl.    5,  1864 


Sepl.3<>,  1893     Petersburg,  Va ....    Apr.     2,1865 


Hawkins,  Martin  J 

Corp.,  Co.  A,  33d  Ohio  Inf. 


Sept.—,  1863 


Hawkins,  Thomas 

Sergt.  Maj.  6th  I".  S.  C.  T. 

Hawthorne,  Harris  S 

Sergt.,  Co.  F,  1 2 ist  N.  V.  Inf. 

Hawthorne,  Henry  L 

2d  Lieut.,  2d  U.  S.  Art. 

Hay,  Fred  S 

Sergt.,  Co.  I,  sth  U.  S.  Inf. 

Hayes,  Calvin  L 

Sergt.  Maj.  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Hayes,  Charles  E 

Priv.,  Co.  G,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Hayes,  Frederick 

2d  Lieut.  Co.  D,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Hayes,  George  H 

Corp.,  Co.  G,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Hayes,  John  C 

Priv..  Co.  A,  27111  Me,  Inf. 

Hayes,  John  M 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  2yth  Me.  Inf. 

Hayes,  John  W 

ist  Sergt.  Co.  G,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Hayes,  Samuel  D 

Corp.,  Co.  D,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Haynes,  Asbury  F 

Corp.,  Co.  F,  1 7th  Me.  Inf. 


Georgia 


April,  1862 


8,  1870  !   Deep  Bottom,  Va.  .    July  21,  1864 
29,1894  ,  Sailors  Creek,  Va.  .    Apr.     6,1865 

Wounded    Knee     Dec.  29,  1890 

Creek,  S.  Dak [ 

Upper   Wash  it  a,   !  Sept.   9,  1874 
Tex. 


Feb. 

Dec. 

Oct.  II,  1892 
Apr.  23,  1875 
Jan.  24,  1865  .  . 
Jan.  24,  1865 


Jan.  24,  1865  . . 
Jan.  24,  1865  . , 
Jan.  24,  1865  . 


Jan.  24,  1865 
Jan.  24,  1865 
Jan.  24,  1865 
Apr.  24,  1865 


Sailors  Creek,  Va.  .    Apr.     6,1865 

I 
*  See  note  on  page  133. 


Voluntarily  accompanied  the 
infantry  column  in  the 
assault  on  the  enemy's 
works,  and  in  lurning  the 
captured  guns  upon  the 
enemy. 

Extinguished  an  incendiary 
fire  in  a  quartermaster's 
warehouse. 

Led  the  4th  Vermont,  under 
a  destructive  fire,  into  the 
enemy's  lines  until  he  fell 
severely  wounded. 

One  of  twenty-two  men  (in 
cluding  two  civilians)  who, 
by  direction  of  General  Mit- 
chel  (or  Buell),  penetrated 
nearly  2(x>  miles  south  into 
the  enemy's  territory  and 
captured  a  railroad  train  at 
Big  Shanty,  Ga.,  in  an  at 
tempt  to  destroy  the  bridges 
and  track  between  Chatta 
nooga  and  Atlanta. 

Rescue  of  regimental  colors. 

Captured  the  Confederate 
general  Custis  Lee. 

Distinguished  conduct  in  bat 
tle  with  hostile  Indians. 

Gallantry  in  action. 

(*) 

(*) 

(*) 

(*) 

(*) 

(*) 

(*) 

(*) 
Capture  of  flag. 


62 


MEDALS    OF    HONOR. 


Name,  rank,  and  organization. 


Hays,  John  H   

Priv.,  Co.  F,  4th  Iowa  Cav. 

Heartery,  Richard 

Priv.,  Co.  I),  6th  U.  S.  Cav. 

Heise,  Clamor 

Priv.,  Co.  B,  8th  U.  S.  Cav. 

Heller,  Henry 

Sergt.,  Co.  A,  66th  Ohio  Inf. 


Date  of  issue. 


Action. 


Place. 


Date. 


Ground  of  award. 


Helms,  David  H 

ist  Sergt.  Co.  B,  831!  Ind.  Inf. 

Henderson,  Alvah 

Priv.,  Co.  A,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Henry,  Guy  V 

Col.  4oth  Mass.  Inf. 


Tune  17,  1865      Columbus,  Ga Apr.   16,1865      Capture   of   flag   and   bearer, 

Austin's  Battery  (C.  S.  A. ). 

July  20,  1888      Cibicu,  Ariz Aug.  30,  1 88 1      Bravery  in  action. 

July  24,  1869  i  Arizona i  Aug.  to  Oct.,      Bravery  in  scouts  and  actions 

1868.  with  Indians. 

July  29,  1892      Chancellorsville,      May     2,1863      One  of  a  party  of  three  who 
ya.  voluntarily    brought    in     a 

wounded  Confederate  sol- 
dierfrom  within  the  enemy's 
lines  in  the  face  of  a  con 
stant  fire. 

July  26,  1894      Vicksburg,  Miss. .  .    May  22,  1863      Gallantry  in  the  charge  of  the 

'  'volunteer  storming  party. ' ' 
1 
Jan.   24,  1865    


Henry,  James 

vSergt.,  Co.  B,  i  I3th  111.  Inf. 

Henry,  John 

ist  Sergt.  Co.  I,  3d  U.  S.  Cav. 

Henry,  William  W 

Col.  loth  Vt.  Inf. 


Herron,  Francis  J 

Lieut.  Col.  gth  Iowa  Inf. 


Dec.     5,  1893      Cold  Harbor,  Ya  .  .    June     I,  1864 


July    9,  1894     Vicksburg,  Miss. ..  May  22,1863 

June     i,  1880      Rosebud    River,  June  17,  1876 
Mont. 

Dec.  21,  1892     Cedar  Creek,  Ya.  ..  Oct.    19,1864 


Sept.  26,  1893      Pea  Ridge,  Ark ....    Mar.    7,  1862 


Hersom,  John  H 

Priv.,  Co.  I),  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Hesse,  John  C 

Corp.,  Co.  A,  8th  U.  S.  Inf. 


Hesseltine,  Frank  P 

Col.  ijth  Me.  Inf. 

Heyl,  Charles  H 

2d  Lieut.,  23d  U.S.  Inf. 


Jan.   24, 1865 


Hibson,  Joseph  C 

Priv.,  Co.  C,  48th  N.  Y.  Inf. 


Sept.  10,  1864     San  Antonio,  Tex.  .  I  Apr.  — ,  1861 


Mar,    2,1895  |  Matagorda     Bay,  j  Dec.  29,  1863 
Tex. 

Oct.   26,1897  :  Near  Fort  Hartsuff,     Apr.  28,1876 
Nebr. 


Near  Fort  Wagner,  I  July   13,  186} 
S.C. 


Oct.   23,  1897 


July   14,  1863 


July   18,  1863 


(*) 

Led  the  assaults  of  his  brigade 
upon  the  enemy's  works, 
where  he  had  two  horses 
shot  under  him. 

Gallantry  in  the  charge  of  the 
"  volunteer  storming  party ." 

Gallantry  in  action. 

At  the  head  of  his  men,  se 
cured  three  pieces  of  artil 
lery  which  were  about  to 
fall  into  the  enemy's  hands. 

Was  foremost  in  leading  his 
men,  rallying  them  to  re 
peated  acts  of  daring,  until 
himself  disabled  and  taken 
prisoner. 

(*) 

Preserved  and  brought  away 
the  colors  of  the  8th  United 
States  Infantry  after  cap 
ture  of  the  regiment. 

First  to  plant  the  colors  on 
the  enemy's  ground. 

Voluntarily,  and  with  most 
conspi  c  n  o  u  s  gallantry, 
charged  with  three  men 
upon  six  Indians  who  were 
intrenched  upon  a  hillside. 

While  voluntarily  performing 
picket  duty  under  fire,  was 
attacked  and  his  surrender 
demanded,  but  he  killed  his 
assailant. 

Responded  to  a  call  for  a  vol 
unteer  to  reconnoiter  the 
enemy's  position,  and  went 
within  the  enemy's  lines 
under  fire  and  was  exposed 
to  great  danger. 

Voluntarily  exposed  himself 
with  great  gallantry  during 
an  assault,  and  received 
three  wounds  that  perma 
nently  disabled  him  for  ac 
tive  service. 


*  Sec  note  on  page  133. 


MEDALS   OF   HONOR. 


Nairn- ,  rank,  and  organization.      Date  of  issue. 


Hickey,  Dennis  W 

Sergt.,  Co.  E,  2d  N.  Y.  Cav. 


Hickok,  Nathan  E 

Corp.,  Co.  A,  8th  Conn.  Inf. 


Higby,  Charles 

Priv.,  Co.  1',  ist  Pa.  Cav. 

Higgins,  Thomas  P 

Priv.,  Co.  I),  Sth  U.S.  Cav. 

Highland,  Patrick 

Corp.,  Co.  D,  2^d  111.  Inf. 

Higley,  Albert  A 

Priv.,  Co.  B,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Higley,  Eben  N 

Priv.,  Co.  I?,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Hill,  Albert  G 

Priv.,  Co.  II,  2yth  Me.  Inf. 

Hill,  Barnabas  R 

Priv.,  Co.  I,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Hill,  Daniel 

Sergt.,  Co.  C,  27th  Me,  Inf. 

Hill,  Edward 

Capt.  Co.  K.,  i6th  Mich.  Inf. 


Hill,  Frank  E 

Sergt.,  Co.  E,  5th  U.  S.  Cav. 


Apr.   1 8,  1891 


Apr.     6,  1865 


Apr.  24,  1865 
July  24,  1869 


Action. 


Place. 


Date. 


('.round  of  award. 


Stony  Creek  Bridge,    June  29,  1864 

Va. 


Chapin's  I' a  r  in  , 
near  Richmond, 
Va. 

Appomattox  cam 
paign,  Va. 


With  a  detachment  of  three 
men,  tore  up  the  bridge  at 
Stony  Creek,  being  the  last 
man  on  the  bridge  and  cov 
ering  the  retreat  until  lie 
was  shot  down. 


Sept.  29,  1864     Capture  of  flag. 


Mar.    29    to  !  Capture  of  flag. 
Apr.  9, 1 865. 


Arizona Aug.  to  Oct., 

1868. 


May   12,  1865  Appomattox  cam-  |  Mar.     29     to 
paign,  Ya.                      Apr.  9,1865. 

Jan.    24,  1865    

Jan.    24,  1865    

Jan.    24,  1865    

Jan.   24,  1865 
Jan.    24,  1865 


Hill,  Frederick  R 

Sergt.,  Co.  K,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Hill,  Henry 

Sergt.,  Co.  C,  soth  Pa.  Inf, 


Dec.     4,1893 

Aug.  12,  1875 

Jan.    24,  1865 
Sept.  23,  1897 


Hill,  James    

Sergt.,  Co.  C,  !4thN.  Y.  H.  A. 

Hill,  James 

ist  Lieut.  Co.  I,  2ist  Iowa  Inf. 

Hill,  James  M 

ist  Sergt.  Co.  A,  sth  V.  S.  Cav. 

Hill,  John  D 

Maj.  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Hill.  John  R 

Priv.,  Co.  G,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Hill,  Joseph  H.  .  . 

Priv. ,  Co.  A,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Hill,  Samuel  L 

Priv.,  Co.  I,  27th  Me.  Inf. 


Cold  Harbor, Va.  .  .    June     I,  1864 


Date  Creek,  Ariz.  . .  |  Sept.   8,1872 


The  Wilderness,     May    6,  1864 
Va. 


.1  Dec.     1,1864      Petersburg,  Va.  .. 


.    Mar.  15,1893      Champion    Hill, 
Miss. 


Aug.  12,  1875 
Jan.    24,  1865    . 
•  Jan.   24,  1865 
Jan.    24,  1865 
Jan.   24,  1865 


Turret   Mountain , 
Ariz. 


July  30,  1864 
May  1 6,  1863 

Mar.  25,  1873 


Bravery  in  scouts  and  actions 
with  Indians. 

Gallant  conduct  in  battle. 


(*) 
(*) 
(*) 

(*) 

(*) 

Led  the  brigade  skirmish 
line,  in  a  desperate  charge 
on  the  enemy's  masked  bat 
teries,  to  the  muzzles  of  the 
guns,  where  he  was  severely 
wounded. 

Secured  the  person  of  a  hos 
tile  Apache  chief,  although, 
while  holding  the  chief,  he 
was  severely  wounded  in  the 
back  by  another  Indian. 

(*) 

This  soldier,  with  one  com 
panion,  would  not  retire 
when  his  regiment  fell 
back  in  confusion  after  an 
unsuccessful  charge,  but  in 
stead,  advanced  and  con 
tinued  firing  upon  the  enemy 
until  the  regiment  reformed 
and  regained  its  position. 

Capture  of  flag. 

By  skillful  and  brave  manage 
ment  captured  three  of  the 
enemy's  pickets. 

Gallantry  in  action. 
(*) 
(*) 
(*) 
(*) 


*See  note  on  page  133, 


64 


MKDALS    OK    HONOR. 


Action. 


Name,  rank,  and  organization.       Date  of  issue. 


Hillock,  Marvin  C 

Priv..  Co.  15,  7th  I*.  S.  Cav. 

Hills,  William  G 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  gth  N.  Y.  Cav. 

Hilton,  Alfred  B 

Sergt.,  Co.  H,  4th  V.  S.  C.  T. 

Hilton,  Charles  A 

Corp.,  Co.  H,  27th  Me.  Inf 

Hilton,  John,  jr 

Priv.,  Co.  1C,  2-th  Me.  Inf. 

Himmelsback,  Michael 

Priv.,  Co.  C,  2(1  V.  S.  Cav. 

Hinemann,  Lehmann 

Sergt.,  Co.  I/,  ist  V.  S.  Cav. 

Hinks,  William  B 

Sergt.  Maj.  i.|th  Conn.  Inf. 

Hobday,  George 

Priv.,  Co.  A,  7th  U.S.  Cav. 

Hodgdon,   Flanders 

Priv.,  Co.  H,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Hodgdon,  Freeman 

Priv.,  Co.  H,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Hodgdon,  Hiram 

Priv.,  Co.  A,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Hodsden,  David 

Priv.,  Co.  C,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Hoffman,  Henry 

Corp.,  Co.  M,  2(1  Ohio  Cav. 

Hoffman,  Thomas  W 

Capt.  Co.  A,  2(>8th  Pa.  Inf. 

Hogan,  Edward  W 

Priv.,  Co.  I!,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Hogan,  Franklin .  . 

Corp.,  Co.  A,  45th  Pa.  Inf. 

Hogan,  Henry 

ist  Sergt.  Co.  G,  5th  V.  S.  Inf. 

Hogan,  Henry 

ist  Sergt.  Co.  G,  5th  U.  S.  Inf. 


Hogarty,  William  P 

Priv.,  Co.  D,  23(1  N.  Y.  Inf.  . 

Holcomb,  Daniel  J 

Priv.,  Co.  A,  4ist  Ohio  Inf. 

Holden,  Henry 

Priv.,  Co.  I),  7th  I".  S.  Cav. 

Holehouse,  James 

Priv.,  Co.  15,  7th  Mass.  Inf. 


Place. 


Apr.  16,  1891 
Sept.  26,  1893 

Apr.     6,  1865 

Jan.  24,  1865 
Jan.  24,  1865 
June  22,  1870 
Aug.  12,  1875 

Dec.  I,  1864 
June  23,  1891 
Jan.  24,  1865 
Jan.  24,  1865 
Jan.  24,  1865 
Jan.  24,  1865 
Apr.  24,  1865 
July  19,  1895 
Jan.  24,  1865 
Oct.  8,  1864 
Apr.  27,  1877 
June  26,  1894 

.June  22,  1891! 
Feb.  22,  1865 
Oct.  5,  1878 
Sept.  10,  1897 


Wounded     Knee 
Creek,  S.  Dak. 

North  Fork,  Ya  .  . 


Cliapin's  Farm  , 
near  Richmond, 
Ya. 


Date. 


Ground  of  award. 


Dec.  29.  1890      Distinguished  bravery. 

Sept.  26,  1864  Voluntarily  carried  a  severely 
wounded  comrade  out  of  a 
heavy  fire  of  the  enemy. 

Sept.  29,  1864  i  Gallantry  in  action  as  color 
bearer. 


(*) 
(*) 
Little  Blue,  Nebr.  .     May  15,  187(1      Gallantry  in  action. 


Winter     of      Gallant  conduct  in  campaigns 
1X72-73.  and       engagements       with 

Apaches. 


Gettysburg,  Pa.  ...    July     3,  1863      Capture   of  flag  of   I4th  Ten 
nessee  Infantry  (  C.  S.  A. ). 


Wounded      K  nee 
Creek,  S.  Dak. 


Dec.  29,  1890     Conspicuous  and  gallant  con 
duct  in  battle. 


(*) 
(*) 
Sailors  Creek,  Ya.  .     Apr.     6,1865  i  Capture  of  flag. 

Petersburg,  Ya ....    Apr.     2,1865      Prevented  a  retreat  of  his  regi 
ment  during  the  battle. 


Front    of    Peters 
burg,  Ya. 

Cedar  Creek,  etc., 
Mont. 

Hear    Paw    Moun 
tain,  Mont. 


Antietatn,  Md 

Fredericksburg,  Ya. 

Brentwood    Hills, 
Tenn. 

Little  Big   Horn 
River,  Mont. 

Marye's    Heights, 
Va. 


(*) 


July  311,  1864  Capture  of  flag  of  6th  Virginia 
Infantry  I  C.  S.  A. ). 

Oct.    1876  to      Gallantry  in  actions. 

Jan.  8,  1877. 

Sept.  30,  1877  Carried  Lieutenant  Romeyn, 
who  was  severely  wounded, 
off  the  field  of  battle,  under 
heavy  fire. 

Distinguished  gallantry  in  ac 
tions;  lost  his  left  arm  at 
Fredericksburg. 

Dec.  1 6,  1864  Capture  of  Confederate  gui 
don. 

June  25,  1876     Brought  up  ammunition  under 

a  galling  fire  from  the  enemy. 

May  3,  1863  With  one  companion,  volun 
tarily  and  with  conspicuous 
daring,  advanced  beyond  his 
regiment,  which  had  been 
broken  in  the  assault,  and 
halted  beneath  the  crest. 
Following  the  example  of 
these  two  men,  the  colors 
were  brought  to  the  summit, 
the  regiment  was  advanced, 
and  the  position  held. 


'  See  note  on  pane  133. 


MEDALS   OF   HONOR. 


Name,  rank,  and  organization. 

Date  of  issue. 

Action. 

Ground  of  award. 

Place. 

Date. 

Holland,  David  . 

Apr.  27,  1877 
Oct.  30,  1897 

Apr.  6,  1865 
Sept.  1  1  ,  1  897 

Apr.  24,  1865 
Jan.  24.  1865 
Mar.  21,  1889 
July  9,  1892 

May  26,  1869 

Aug.  12,  1875 
Sept.  17,  1891 

Jan.  24,  1865 

Cedar  Creek,  etc., 
Mont. 

Klk  River,  Tenn  .  . 

Chapin's     Farm, 
near  Richmond, 
Va. 

Nolensville,  Tenn. 
Sailors  greek,  Va.  . 

Oct.,  1876,  to 
Jan.  8,  1877. 

July     2,  1863 
Sept.  29,  1864 
Feb.   15,  1863 

Apr.     6,  1865 

Gallantry  in  actions. 

Voluntarily   joined  a   small 
party  that,  under  a  heavy 
fire,  captured  a  stockade  and 
saved  the  bridge. 

Took   command  of  Company 
C,  after  all  the  officers  had 
been  killed  or  wounded,  and 
gallantly  led  it. 

Was  one  of  a  detachment  of 
sixteen  men  who  heroically 
defended   a  wagon   train 
against  the  attack  of  1  25  cav 
alry,  repulsed  the  attack, 
and  saved  the  train. 

Capture  of  flag  of  27th  Vir 
ginia  Infantry  (C.  S.  A.  ). 

(*) 

Capture  of  flag  of  55th  Vir 
ginia  Infantry  (C.  S.  A.  ). 

Rescued  the  colors  of  his  regi 
ment,  under  heavy  fire,  the 
color  bearer  having  been 
shot  down  while  the  troops 
were  in  retreat. 

Fought  his  way  through  the 
enemy's  lines  with  the  regi 
mental  colors. 

Gallantry  in  action  in  which 
he  was  killed. 

Rode  alone,  in  advance  of  his 
regiment,  into  the  enemy's 
lines,  and,  before  his  own 
men  came  up,  received  the 
surrender  of  the  major  of  a 
Confederate    regiment,    to 
gether  with  the  colors  and 
1  1  6  men. 

(*) 

With  the  assistance  of  a  com 
rade,  headed  off  the  advance 
of  the  enemy,  shooting  two 
of  his   color  bearers;    also 
posted  himself  between  the 
enemy  and  the   led  horses 
of  his  own  command,  thus 
saving  the  herd  from  cap 
ture. 

(*) 

Gallantry  in  action;  also  serv 
ices  as  trailer  in  May,  1872. 

Voluntarily  carried  a  wound 
ed  comrade,  under  heavy 
fire,  to  a  place  of  safety; 
though    twice  wounded   in 
the    act,   he    continued   in 
action  until  again  severely 
wounded. 

(*) 

Corp.,  Co.  A,  sth  U.  S.  Inf. 
Holland,  Lemuel  F         .... 

Sergt.,  Co.  I),  I04th  111.  Inf. 
Holland,  Milton  M  

Sergt.  Maj.  5th  U.  S.  C.  T. 
Holmes,  Lovilo  N 

ist  Sergt.  Co.  II,  2d  Minn.  Inf. 
Holmes,  William  T  

Priv.,  Co.  A,  3d  Ind.  Cav. 
Holt,  Otis  C          

Priv.,  Co.  G,  27th  Me.  Inf. 
Holton,  Charles  M 

Falling  Waters,  Va. 
Lee's  Mills,  Va.  .  .  . 

Near    Petersburg, 
Va. 

Tonto  Creek,  Ariy... 

South    Mountain, 
Md. 

July    14.  i'%3 
Apr.   1  6,  1862 

July  30,  1864 

Jan.    22,  1873 
Sept.  14,  1862 

ist  Sergt.  Co.  A,  7th  Mich.  Cav. 
Holton,  Edward  A.  ... 

ist  Sergt.  Co.  I,  6th  Vt.  Inf. 
Homan,  Conrad  

Color  Sergt.,  Co.  A,  2qth  Mass. 
Inf. 

Hooker,  George.  .  .  . 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  5th  U.  S.  Cav. 
Hooker,  Georje  W  

ist  Lieut.  Co.  E,  4th  Vt.  Inf. 
Hooper,  Timothy  S 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  27th  Me.  Inf. 
Hooper,  William  B                 

July  3,  1865 
Jan.  24,  1865 

Chamberlains 
Creek,  Va. 

Mar.  31,  1865 

Corp.,  Co.  L,  ist  N.  J.  Cav. 
Hooper,  William  H  , 

Priv.,  Co.  B,  27th  Me.  Inf. 
Hoover,  Samuel  

Aug.  12,  1875 
July  9,  1892 

Jan.  24,  1865 

Santa  Maria  Moun 
tains,  Ariz. 

Gaines  Mill.Va.  .  . 

May    6,  1873 
June  27,  1862 

Bugler,  Co.  A,  ist  U.  S.  Cav. 
Hopkins,  Charles  F         .  . 

Priv.,  Co.  I,  ist  N.  J.  Inf. 
Hopkins,  Jonathan  C 

Priv.,  Co.  A,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

7156 5 


*  See  note  on  page  133. 


66 


MEDALS    OF    HONOR. 


Name,  rank,  and  organization. 


Hopkinson,  James  M 

1'riv.,  Co.  C,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Hoppy,  Edward 

2(1  Lieut.  Co.  C,  1 2th  V.  R.  C. 


Horn,  Reuben 

I'riv.,Co.  K,  2yth  Me.  Inf. 

Horn,  Rufus  A 

Priv.,  Co.  H,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Hornaday,  Simpson 

Priv.,  Co.  H,  6th  t".  S.  Cav. 

Horsfall,  William  H 

Drummer,  Co.  G,  ist  Ky.  Inf. 

Hotenstine,  Solomon  J 

Priv.,  Co.  C,  I07th  Pa.  Inf. 


Date  of  issue-. 


Action. 


Place. 


Jan.    2.4,  1865 

May    9.  i  865    


Date. 


Ground  of  award. 


Jan.  24,  1865 
Jan.  24,  1865 
Nov.  16,  iS;6  Sappa  Creek, Kails. 


April,  1X65 


Apr.  23,  1875 


Hough,  Ira 

Priv.,  Co.  E,  8th  Ind.  Inf. 

Houlton,  William 

Comm'y  Sergt.  ist  \V.  Va.  Cav. 

Howard,  Hiram  R 

Priv.,  Co.  H,  nth  Ohio.  Inf. 

Howard,  James 

Sergt.,  Co.  K,  158111  N.  Y.  Inf. 


Howard,  Oliver  O 

Brig.  Gen.,  V.  S.  Vols. 


Howard,  Squire  E 

ist  Sergt.  Co.  H,  8th  Vt.  Inf. 


Howe,  Orion  P 

Mus.,Co.  C,  55th  111.  Inf. 


Aug.  1 7,  1895 


Feb.     2,  1865 


Oct.  26,  1864 
Apr.  24,  1865 
July  29,  1892 


Corinth,  Miss.  . 


Petersburg  a  n  d 
Norfolk  Rail 
road,  Va. 

Cedar  Creek,  Ya.  .  . 


(*) 

In  testimony  of  his  faithful 
and  exemplary  conduct  as 
one  of  the  escort  to  the  ro- 
mains  of  President  Lincoln 
to  Springfield,  111. 

(*) 

(*) 

Gallantry  in  action. 


May  21,  1862  Saved  the  life  of  a  wounded 
officer  lying  between  the 
lines. 

Aug.  19,  1864  Capture  of  flag  belonging  to  a 
North  Carolina  regiment. 


Oct.    19,  1864 


Capture  of  flag. 


Sailors  Creek,  Va ..    Apr.     6,1865      Capture  of  flag. 


Missionary  Ridge, 
Tenn. 


May     2,  1865  j   Battery  Gregg, near 
Petersburg,  Ya. 


Howe,  William  H 

Sergt.,  Co.  K,  291)1  Mass.  Inf. 

Howze,  Robert  L 

2<\  Lieut.  Co.  K,  6th  U.  S.  Cav. 

Hubbard,  Alonzo 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Hubbard,  Charles  S 

Priv.,  Co.  I,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Hubbard,  George 

Priv.,  Co.  I,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Hubbard,  Thomas 

Priv.,  Co.  C,  zd  U.  S.  Cav. 


Mar.  29,  1893 


Fair  Oaks,  Ya 


Jan.   29,1894     Bayou  Teche,  La . 


Apr.  23,  1896     Vicksburg,  Miss. 


Mar.    8,  1895     Fort  Stedman,  Ya. 

| 

July  25,  1891      White     River,     S. 
Dak. 

Jan.    24,  1865 
Jan.   24,  1865 
Jan.    24,  1865 
June  22,  1870      Little  Blue,  Nebr.  . 
«  Sec  note  on  page  133. 


Nov.  25,  1863 
Apr.     2,  1865 

June     i,  1862 

Jan.    14,  1863 
May  19,  1863 


Mar.  25,  1865 
Jan.      i,  1891 


May  15,  1870 


Scaled  the  enemy's  works, 
and  in  a  hand-to-hand  fight 
captured  a  flag. 

Carried  the  colors  in  advance 
of  the  line  of  battle,  the  flag 
staff  being  shot  off  while  he 
was  planting  it  on  the  para 
pet  of  the  fort. 

Led  the  6ist  New  York  In 
fantry  in  a  charge,  in  which 
he  was  twice  severely 
wounded  in  the  right  arm, 
necessitating  amputation. 

Voluntarily  carried  an  im 
portant  message  through 
the  heavy  fire  of  the  enemy. 

A  drummer  boy,  14  years  of 
age,  and  severely  wounded 
and  ex]M>sed  to  a  heavy  fire 
from  the  enemy,  he  persist 
ently  remained  upon  the 
field  of  battle  until  he  had 
reported  to  General  \Y.  T. 
Sherman  the  necessity  of 
supplying  cartridges  for  the 
use  of  troops  under  com 
mand  of  Colonel  Malmborg. 

Served  an  abandoned  gun  un 
der  heavy-  fire. 

Bravery  in  action. 

(*) 

(*) 

(*) 
Gallantrv  in  action. 


MEDALS   OF   HONOR. 


67 


Name,  rank,  and  organization. 

Date  of  issue. 

Action. 

Ground  of  award. 

Place. 

Date. 

Hubbell,  William  S    

June  13,  1894 
June  17,  1865 
Aug.  12,  1875 

Nov.  27,  1894 

Apr.  24,  1865 
Aug.  7,  1865 
Mar.  2,  1897 

Apr.  27,  1877 
July  12,  1894 
May  12,  1865 
Aug.  2,  1897 

Jan.  24,  1865 
Jan.  24,  1865 
Jan  24  1865 

Fort  Harrison,  Va. 

Culloden,  Ga  

Sept.  30,  1864 
April  —  ,  1865 

Winter  of 
1872-73. 

Apr.      I,  1880 

Apr.     6,  1865 
June  24,  1864 
July   11,1877 

Oct.,  1876,  to 
Jan.  8,  1877. 

May  22,  1863 

Mar.     29    to 
Apr.  9,1865. 

June    5,  1862 

Captured   a   large    number  of 
prisoners. 

Capture    of    flag    of    Worrill 
Grays  (C.  S.  A.  ). 

Gallant  conduct  in  campaigns 
and    engagements    with 
Apaches. 

Surprised  the  Indians  in  their 
strong  position  and  fought 
them  until  dark  with  great 
boldness. 

Capture  of  flag   of   38th   Vir 
ginia  Infantry  (C.  S.  A.  ). 

Capture  of  flag  of  nth  South 
Carolina  (C.  S.  A.). 

Voluntarily   and    successfully 
conducted,  in  the  face  of  a 
withering  fire,  a  partv  which 
recovered   possession    of  an 
abandoned      howitzer     and 
two  Galling  guns,  lying  be 
tween  the  lines  a  few  yards 
from  the  Indians. 

Gallantry  in  actions. 

Gallantry  in  the  charge  of  the 
"volunteer  storming  party.  '  ' 

Gallant  conduct  in  battle. 

While  under  fire,  between  the 
lines  of  the  two  armies,  vol 
untarily  gave   up   his  own 
horse  to  an  engineer  officer, 
whom   he  was  accompany 
ing  on  a  recon  noissance  and 
whose  horse  had  been  killed, 
thus  enabling  the  officer  to 
escape  with  valuable  papers 
in  his  possession. 

(*) 
(*) 
(*) 
(•) 
(*) 
(*) 
(*) 
(*) 
(*)' 
(*) 
(*) 

Cant.  Co.  A,  2ist  Conn.  Inf. 
Hudson.  Aaron  R  

Priv.,  Co.  C,  17th  Intl.  Mtd.  Inf. 

Huff,  James  W  
Priv.,  Co.  L,  ist  U.  S.  Cav. 

Huggins,  Kli  L 

O'Fallons    Creek, 
Mont. 

Sailors  Creek,  Va  .  . 

Weldon  Railroad, 
Va. 

Clear  Water,  Idaho. 

Cedar  Creek,  etc., 

Mont. 

Vicksburg  Miss 

Capt.,2d  U.S.  Cav. 
Hughey,  John                          .... 

Corp.  Co.  L,  2cl  Ohio  Cav. 
Hughs,  Oliver               

Corp.,  Co.  C,  1  2th  Ky.  Inf. 
Humphrey,  Charles  F   

ist  Lieut.,  4th  U.  S.  Art. 
Hunt,  Fred  O 

Priv.,  Co.  A,  5th  U.S.  Inf. 
Hunt,  Lewis  T                          

Priv.,  Co.  H,  6th  Mo.  Inf. 
Hunter   Charles  A 

Appomattox  cam 
paign,  Va. 

On  the  Peninsula, 
Va. 

Sergt,  Co.  E,  34th  Mass.  Inf. 

Hunterson,  John  C  
Priv.,  Co.  B,  3d  Pa.  Cav. 

Huntress,  John     .... 

Priv.,  Co.  H,  27th  Me.  Inf. 
Hurd,  Edwin     

Priv.,  Co.  H,  27th  Me.  Inf. 
Hurd,  George 

Priv.,  Co.  H,  27th  Me.  Inf. 
Hurd,  John  A                

Jan  24,  1865 

Priv.,  Co.  H,  27th  Me.  Inf. 
Hurd,  John  H   

Jan.  24,  1865 

Wagoner,  Co.  D,  2"th  Me.  Inf. 

Jan  24  1865 

Hurd,  Moses   S        ....              .  .  .  . 

ist  Lieut.  Co.  B,  27th  Me.  Inf. 
Hurd,  Nathaniel  N  

Jan.  24,  1865 

ist  Sergt.  Co.  D,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Hurd,  Sylvester  
Priv.,  Co.  H,  2yth  Me.  Inf. 

Hurd,  Thomas  S  
Priv.,  Co.  D,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Hussey,  Luther  G  
Priv.,  Co.  F,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Hussey,  Ralph  R  
ist  Lieut.  Co.  H,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Jan.  24,  1865 
Jan.  24,  1865 
Jan.  24,  1865 
Jan.  24,  1865 



*  See  note  on  page  133. 


68 


MEDALS    OF    HONOR. 


Name,  rank,  and  organization.      Date  of  issue. 


Action. 


Place. 


Date. 


Hutchins,  Charles  L 

Corp.,  Co.  D,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Hutchins,  Erastus  K 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  2-th  Me.  Inf. 

Hutchins,  Ezra 

1'riv.,  Co.  K,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Hutchins,  Frank  A 

Capt.  Co.  K,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Hutchins.  George 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  2-th  Me.  Inf. 

Hutchins,  Octavus 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Hutchins,  William  H 

Priv.,  Co.  I),  2-th  Me.  Inf. 

Hutchinson,  Rufus  D 

Sergt.,  Co.  B,  /th  U.  S.  Cav. 


.  .  Jan. 

.  .  Jan. 

Jan. 

.  ..  Jan. 

-  -  Jan. 

.  .  .  Jan. 

.  ..  Jan. 

.  Oct. 


24,  1 86s    - 

24,  1865    


24,  1865 


24. 


24,  1865 


Little    Hig    Horn 
River,  Mont. 


June  25,  1876 


Hyatt,  Theodore July 

ist  Sergt.  Co.  I),  1271)1  111.  Inf. 

Hyde.  Henry  J All);. 

Sergt.,  Co.  M,  ist  V.  S.  Cav. 

Hyde,  Thomas  W Apr. 

Maj.  7th  Me.  Inf. 


9,  1894      Yicksbnrg,  Miss.  .  .    May  22,  1863 


Winter    of 

1 872-7.V 


8,1891      Antietam,  Md Sept.  17,  1862 


Hymer,  Samuel 

Capt.  Co.  1),  i  istli  111.  Inf. 


Mar.  28,  1896 


Buzzard's    Roost 
Gap,  Ga. 


Oct.    T;,,  1864 


Immell,  Lorenzo  D 

Corp.,  Co.  F,  2<1  U.S.  Art. 

Inscho,  Leonidas  H 

Corp.,  Co.  E,  1 2th  Ohio  Inf. 


.    July  19,1890     Wilsons  Creek,  Mo.    Aug.  10,  1861 
.;  Jan.   ,v.  1894 


Irsch,  Francis 

Capt.  Co.  D,  45th  X.  Y.  Inf. 

Irwin,  Bernard  J.  D 

Asst.  Snrg.,  U.  S.  Army. 


South 
Md. 


Mountain,      Sept.  14,  1862 


Ground  of  award. 


(*) 


(*) 


(*) 


May 

Jan. 


Irwin,  Patrick Apr. 

ist  Sergt.  Co.  H,  14th  Mich.  Inf. 


27,  1892      Gettysburg,  Pa. 
24,  1894      Arizona 

28,1896      Jonesboro,  Ga.  . 


July     i,  1863 

Feb.      1^-14. 
1861. 


Sept.   i,  1864 


(*) 

Guarded  and  carried  the 
wounded,  brought  water  for 
the  same,  and  posted  and 
directed  the  men  in  his 
charge,  under  galling  fire 
from  the  enemy. 

Galluntrv  in  the  charge  of  the 
' '  volunteer  storming  party. ' ' 

Gallant  conduct  in  campaigns 
and  engagements  with 
Apaches. 

Led  his  regiment  in  an  assault 
on  a  strong  body  of  the 
enemy's  infantry  and  kept 
up  the  fight  until  the  greater 
part  of  his  men  had  been 
killed  or  wounded,  bringing 
the  remainder  safely  out  of 
the  fight. 

With  only  forty-one  men  under 
his  command,  defended  and 
held  a  blockhouse  against 
the  attack  of  Hood's  Divi 
sion  for  nearly  ten  hours, 
thus  checking  the  advance 
of  the  enemy  and  insuring 
the  safety  of  the  balance  of 
the  regiment,  as  well  as  that 
of  the  8th  Kentucky  In 
fantry,  then  stationed  at 
Ringgold,  Ga. 

Bravery  in  action. 

Alone  and  unaided  and  with 
his  left  hand  disabled,  cap 
tured  a  Confederate  captain 
and  four  men. 

In  a  flank  movement  captured 
a  number  of  prisoners. 

Voluntarily  took  command  of 
troops  and  attacked  and  de 
feated  the  hostile  Indians 
he  met  on  the  way. 

In  a  charge  by  the  I4th  Michi 
gan  Infantry  against  the  in 
trenched  eneinv,  was  the  first 
man  over  the  line  of  works 
of  the  enemy ,  and  demanded 
and  received  the  surrender 
of  a  Confederate  general  offi 
cer  and  his  command . 


*  See  note  on  i 


e  133. 


MEDALS   OK   HONOR. 


69 


Action. 

Name,  rank,  and  organization.      Date  of  issue.  Ground  of  award. 

Place.  Date. 

Jackson,  Anthony Jan.    24,  1865    (*) 

Priv.,  Co.  I,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Jackson,  Frederick  R -  ,1863      James  Island,  S.  C.    June  16,  1862      Having  his  left  arm  shot  away, 

1st  Sergt.  Co.  F,  yth  Conn.  Inf.  in  a  charge  on  the  enemy, 

he  continued  on  duty,  tak 
ing  part  in  a  second  and  a 
third  charge,  until  he  fell 
exhausted  from  lossof  blood. 

Jackson,  James '  Apr.   17,  1896      Camas    Meadows,      Aug.  20,  1877      Dismounted    from   his  horse, 

Capt.,  1st  U.  S.  Cav.  Idaho.  in  the  face  of  a  heavy  fire 

from  pursuing  Indians,  and 
with  the  assistance  of  one  or 
two  of  the  men  of  his  com 
mand,  secured  and  carried 
to  a  place  of  safety  the  body 
of  his  trumpeter,  who  had 
been  shot  and  killed. 

Jacobs,  Charles Jan.    24,  1865    (*) 

Priv.,  Co.  E,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Jacobson,  Eugene  P Mar.  29,  1865   !  Chancellorsvill  e,      May     2,  1863      Bravery  in  conducting  a  scout- 

Sergt.  Maj.  74th  X.  V.  Inf.  Ya.  ing   party    in    front   of   the 

enemy. 

James,  Isaac Apr.  24,  1865   |   Petersburg,  Ya.  .  .  .    Apr.     2,  1865   j  Capture  of  flag. 

Priv.,  Co.  H,  uoth  Ohio  Int. 

James,  John :  Apr.  23,  1875      Upper   \Yashita,      Sept.  9  to  11,      Gallantry  in  action. 

Corp.,  5th  V.  S.  Inf.  Tex.  1874. 

James,  Miles Apr.     6,  1865      Chapin's    Farm,      Sept. 30,  1864      Having  had  his  arm  mutilated, 

Corp.,  Co.  B,  36th  U.  S.  C.  T.  near  Richmond,  making  immediate  amputa- 

Ya.  tipn  necessary,  he  loaded  and 

discharged  liis  piece  with 
one  hand  and  urged  his  men 
forward;  this  within  30  yards 
of  the  enemy's  works. 

Jardine,  James Apr.     5,  1894      Yicksburg,  Miss.  .  .    May  22,  1863      Gallantry  in  the  charge  of  the 

ist  Lieut.  Co.  F,  541)1  Ohio  Inf.  "volunteerstormingparty." 

Jarvis,  Frederick Feb.   14,  1870      Chiricahua  Monti-      Oct.    20,  1869      Gallantry  in  action. 

Sergt.,  Co.  G,  1st  U.  S.  Cav.  tains,  Ariz. 

Jefferds,  Henry Jan.    24,  1865    (*) 

Priv.,  Co.  D,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Jellison,  Benjamin  H Dec.     1,1864      Gettysburg,  Pa.  July     3,1863      Capture  of   flag  of  S/th    Yir- 

vSergt.,  Co.  C,  igth  Mass.  Inf.  ginia  Infantry  (C.  S.  A. ). 

Jellison,  John  W Jan.    24,  1865* ..: (*) 

Priv.,  Co.  E,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Jellison,  Joshua  C "...    Jan.    24,1865    i  (*) 

Priv.,  Co.  B,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Jellison,  William  H Jan.    24,  1865     (*) 

Priv.,  Co.  B,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Jenkins,  Charles  W Jan.    24,  1865    (*) 

Sergt.,  Co.  B,  2?th  Me.  Inf. 

Jennings,  James  T Dec.     1,1864      Weldou  Railroad,      Aug.  20,  1864      Capture  of  flag  of  55th  North 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  56th  Pa.  Inf.  Ya.  Carolina  Infantry  (C.  S.  A. ). 

Jennison,  Maverick  M Jan.   24,1865    , (*) 

Sergt.,  Co.  D,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Jetter,  Bernhard Apr.  24,  1891      Sioux  campaign. .  .       Dec.,  1890        Distinguished  bravery. 

Sergt.,  Co.  K,  7th  U.  S.  Cav. 

Jewell,  Roscoe Jan.    24,1865 !  (*) 

Priv.,  Co.  H,  271)1  Me.  Inf. 

Jewett,  Erastus  W Sept.   8,  1891      Newport  Barracks,     Feb.     2,  1864     By  long  and  persistent  resist- 

ist  Lieut.  Co.  A,  gth  Vt.  Inf.  N.  C.  ance    and    burning    the 

bridges,  kept  a  superior 
force  of  the  enemy  at  a  dis 
tance,  and  thus  covered  the 
retreat  of  the  garrison, 

*  Set;  note  on  page  133. 


7° 


MEDALS   OF    HONOR. 


Action. 


Name,  rank,  and  organization.         Date  of  issue. 


Place. 


Date. 


Jim 

Sergt.,  Indian  Scouts. 

John,  William 

1'riv.,  Co.  K,  37th  Ohio  Inf. 

Johndro,  Franklin 

Priv.,  Co.  A,  i  i8th  N.  V.  Inf. 


Apr.  12,  1875    


\V inter    of 
1872-73- 

July    14,1894      Vicksburg,  Miss.  ..     May  22,  1863 


Johns,  Elisha 

Corp.,  Co.  B,  U3th  111.  Inf. 

Johns,  Henry  T 

Priv.,  Co.  C,  49th  Mass.  Mil.  Inf. 


Apr.     6,1865      Chapin's     Farm,   i  Sept. 30,  1864 
near  Richmond, 
Va. 

Aug.    9,  1894      Vicksburg,  Miss.  .  .     May  22,  1863 
Nov.  25,  1893      Port  Hudson,  La  .  .     May  27,  1863 


Johnson,  Andrew 

Priv.,  Co.  G,  n6th  111.  Inf. 

Johnson,  Daniel  E 

Priv.,  Co.  A,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Johnson,  David  E 

Priv.,  Co.  H,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Johnson,  Edward  P 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Johnson,  Follett 

Corp.,  Co.  H,  6oth  N.  Y.  luf. 


Aug.    9,  1894      Vicksburg,  Miss  .  .     May  22,  1863 
Jan.   24,  1865 
Jan.    24,  1865 
Jan.   24,  1865 


Apr.    6,  1892      New  Hope  Church,  ,  Mav  27,  1864 
Ga. 


Johnson,  Henry 

Sergt.,  Co.  D,  gth  U.  S.  Cav. 


Johnson,  Ivory 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Johnson,  John,  jr 

Priv.,  Co.  C,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Johnson,  John 

Priv.,  Co.  D,  2d  Wis.  Inf. 


Sept.  22,  1890     Milk  River,  Colo  .  . 


Oct.  2-5,  1879 


Johnson,  John  O 

Priv.,  Co.  H,  27111  Me.  Inf. 

Johnson,  Ruel  M 

Maj.  looth  Ind.  Inf. 


Johnson,  Samuel 

Priv.,  Co.  G,  9th  Pa.  Res. 


Jan.    24,  1865  . 

Jan.    24,  1865  . 

. 

Aug.  19,  1893  Fredericksburg.Va.    Dec.   13,  1862. 


Jan.    24,  1865 

Aug.  24,  1896     Chattanooga,  Tenn.    Nov.  25,  1863 


Sept.  17,  1863     Antietam,  Md.  .  . 


Johnson,  Solomon 

Priv.,  Co.  I),  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Johns'.on,  David 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  8th  Mo.  Inf. 

Johnston,  Edward 

Corp.,  Co.  C,  5th  U.  S.  Inf. 

Johnston,  Willie 

Mus.,  Co.  D,  3d  Vt.  Inf. 


Sept.  17,  1862 


Jan.   24,  1865 

Aug.  16,  1894      Yicksburg,  Miss.  . .    May  22,  1863 

Apr.  27,  1877      Cedar  Creek,  etc.,      Oct.,  1876,10 
Mont.  Jan.,  1877. 

Sept.  16,  1863    


Ground  of  award. 


Gallantry-    during    campaigns 
and  actions  with  Apaches. 

Gallantry  in  the  charge  of  the 

"volunteer  storming  party." 

Capture  of  forty  prisoners. 


Gallantry  in  the  charge  of  the 
"  volunteer  storming  party  ." 

Volunteered  in  response  to  a 
call,  and  took  part  in  the 
movement  that  was  made 
upon  the  enemy's  works, 
under  a  heavy  fire  there 
from.  in  advance  of  the  gen 
eral  assault. 

Gallantry  in  the  charge  of  the 
'  '  volunteer  storming  party.  '  ' 

(*) 
(*) 
(*) 

Voluntarily  exposed  himself 
to  the  fire  of  a  Confederate 
sharpshooter,  thus  drawing 
fire  upon  himself  and  en 
abling  his  comrade  to  shoot 
the  sharpshooter. 

Voluntarily  left  fortified  shel 
ter  and,  under  heavy  fire  at 
close  range,  made  the  rounds 
of  the  pits  to  instruct  the 
guards;  fought  his  way  to 
the  creek  and  back  to  bring 
water  to  the  wounded. 

(*) 
(*) 

Conspicuous  gallantry  in  bat- 
.     tie,  in  which  he  was  severely- 
wounded. 

(*) 


While  in  command  of  the  regi 
ment,  bravely  exposed  him 
self  to  the  fire  of  the  enemy, 
encouraging  and  cheering 
his  men. 

Individual  bravery  and  daring 
in  capturing  from  the  enemy 
two  colors,  receiving  in  the 
act  a  severe  wound. 

(*) 

Gallantry  in  the  charge  of  the 
"  volunteer  storming  party  ." 

Gallantrv  in  actions. 


*  Sec  note  on  iwi^f  133. 


MEDALS   OF   HONOR. 


Name,  rank,  and  organization.     ;   Date  of  issue. 


Jones,  David 

Lieut.,  Co.  I,  54th  Ohio  Inf. 

Jones,  William 

1st  Sergt.  Co.  A,  73(1  N.  Y.  Inf. 


Jones,  William  H 

Farrier,  Co.  L,  2d  U.  S.  Cav. 

Jordan,  Absalom 

Corp.,  Co.  A,  3<i  Ind.  Cav. 


Action. 


Place. 


July   13,  1894      Vicksburg,  Miss.  . 


Dec.     I,  1864 


Date. 


Ground  of  award. 


May  22,  1863 


Spottsylvania,  Va.   j   May  12,  1864 

Little    Muddy     May    7,1877 

Creek,  Mont. 
Canias    Meadows,      Aug.  20,  1877 


Feb.  28,  1878 

Idaho. 
Apr.  24,  1865  I  Sailors  Creek,  Va.  .    Apr.     6,  1865 


Jordan,  George 

Sergt.,  Co.  K,  gth  U.  S.  Cav. 


Jordan,  George  H 

Sergt.,  Co.  A,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Jose,  Thomas  L 

Priv.,  Co.  I,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Judge,  Francis  W 

1st  Sergt.  Co.  K,  jglh  N.  Y.  Inf. 

Judge,  Patrick 

Priv.,  Co.  F,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Kaiser,  John 

Sergt.,  Co.  E,  2d  U.  S.  Art. 


Fort    Tulerso,   N.      May  14,  1880 
Mex. 


[I  Carrizo      Canyon,      Aug.  12,  1881 
I        N.  Mex. 


May     7,  1890 


Jan.    24,  1865 
Jan.    24,  1865 


Nov.    2,  1870     Fort     Sanders,      Nov.  29,  1863 
Knoxville.Tenn. 

Jan.    24,  1865    


Apr.     2,  1878  !  Richmond,  Va 


Kaltenbach,  Luther 

Corp.,  Co.  F,  1 2th  Iowa  Inf. 

Kane,  John 

Corp.,  Co.  K,  icoth  N.  Y.  Inf. 

Kappesser,  Peter 

Priv.,  Co.  B,  149111  N.  Y.  Inf. 

Karpeles,  Leopold 

Sergt.,  Co.  K,  57th  Mass.  Inf. 


Karr,  John 

ist  Sergt.  Co.  D,  I4th  V.  R.  C. 


June  27,  1862 


Feb.  22,1865      Nashville,  Tenn.  ..    Dec.   16,1864 


May  12,  1865     Appomattox  cam-     Mar.     29    to 
paign,  Va.  Apr.  9,1865. 

June  24,  1865      Lookout    Moun-  !  Nov.  24,  1863 
tain,  Tenn. 

Apr.  30,  1870     Wilderness,  Va.  . . .    May    6,  1864 


May     9,  1865    


Kauss,  Augustus 

Corp. ,  Co.  H,  isth  N.  Y.  H.  A. 

Kay,  John 

Priv.,  Co.  L,  8th  U.  S.  Cav. 


April,  1865 


Apr.  27,  1865      Five  Forks,  Va.  .  .  .<  Apr.     i,  1865 


Keating,  Daniel 

Corp.,  Co.  M,  6th  U.  S.  Cav. 

Keay,  John  F 

Priv.,  Co.  A,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Keays,  William  W 

Priv.,  Co.  B,  27th  Me.  Inf. 


Mar.     3,  1870 


Arizona 


Oct.   21,  1868 


Nov.  19,  1870     Wichita  River,Tex.    Oct.     5,  1870 
Jan.    24,  1865 
Jan.    24,  1865 


Gallantry  in  the  charge  of  the 
"volunteer  storming  party  J ' 

Capture  of  flag  of  65th    Vir 
ginia  Infantry  (C.  S.  A. ). 


Gallantry  in  actions. 


Capture  of  flag. 

While  commanding  a  detach 
ment  of  twenty-five  men, 
repulsed  a  force  of  more 
than  loo  Indians. 

While  commanding  the  right 
of  a  detachment  of  nineteen 
men,  he  stubbornly  held  his 
ground  in  an  extremely  ex 
posed  position  and  gallant!}' 
forced  back  a  much  supe 
rior  number  of  the  enemy, 
preventing  them  from  sur 
rounding  the  command. 

(*) 


Capture  of  flag  of  5ist  Geor 
gia  Infantry  (C.  S.  A. ). 

(*) 


Gallant  and  meritorious  serv 
ice  during  the  seven  days' 
battles  before  Richmond, 
Va. 

Capture  of  flag,  supposed  to 
be  of  5th  Mississippi  In 
fantry  (C.  S.  A.). 

Gallant  conduct  in  battle. 

Capture  of  Confederate  flag 
(  Bragg's  Army). 

While  color  bearer,  rallied 
the  retreating  troops  and  in 
duced  them  to  check  the 
enemy's  advance. 

In  testimony  of  his  faithful 
and  exemplary  conduct  as 
one  of  the  escort  to  the  re 
mains  of  President  Lincoln 
to  Springfield,  111. 

Capture  of  battle  flag. 

Brought  a  comrade,  severely 
wounded,  from  under  the 
fire  of  a  large  party  of  the 
enemy. 

Gallantry  in  action  and  in 
pursuit  of  Indians. 

(*) 

(*) 


*  See  note  on  page  133. 


72 


MKDAI.S    01-"    HONOR. 


Name,  rank,  and  organization.     ;  Date  of  issue. 


Keels,  Joseph 

Sergt.  Maj.  I«2<1  N.  Y.  Inf. 


Oct.    25,  1867 


Action. 


Place. 


Date. 


Keen,  Hamden  C 

Priv.,Co.  G,  27th  Me.  Int. 

Keen,  Joseph 

Priv.,  Co.  B,  2oth  N.  Y.  Inf. 


Keen,  Josiah  E 

Priv.,  Co.  G,  271)1  Me.  Inf. 

Keenan,  Bartholomew  T 

Trumpeter,  Co.  (i,  ist  I'.  S.  Cav. 

Keenan, John 

Priv.,  Co.  B,  Sth  I'.  S.  Cav. 

Keene,  Harrison  M 

1st  Sergt.  Co.  H,  271)1  Me.  Int. 

Kelley,  Charles  .... 

Priv.,  Co.  G,  ist  I".  S.  Cav. 

Kelley,  George  V. ... 

Capt.  C<>.  A,  i<>4th  Ohio  Inf. 

Kelly,  Alexander 

ist  Sergt.  Co.  T,  6th  V.  S.  C.  T. 


North  Anna,  Ya.  .  .     May  23,  1864 


Petersburg,  Ya  ....    June  16,  IS64 


Ground  of  award. 


Jan.    24,  1865 

Nov.  2S,  1892  j  Kredericksbnrg.Va.    I  >c.v.    13.  18(12 


Jan.   24,  1865 
1'eli.   14,  1870 


Carried  orders  to  the  brigade 
commander  which  resulted 
in  saving  the  works  his  regi 
ment  was  defending. 

Participated  in  the  charge 
with  his  regiment,  though 
sick  and  unfitted  for  dutv. 


Voluntarily  seized  the  colors 
after  several  color  bearers 
had  been  shot  down,  and  led 
the  regiment  in  the  charge. 

(*) 


Chiricahua  Moun-      Oct.   211,1X69      Gallantry  in  action, 
tains,  Ari/.. 


Kelly,  Daniel 

Sergt.,  Co.  G,  8th  N.  Y.  Cav. 

Kelly,  John  J.  H 

Corp.,  Co.  I,  5th  T.  S.  Inf. 

Kelly,  Thomas 

Priv.,  Co.  A,  6th  N.  Y.  Cav. 

Kelly,  Thomas 

Priv.,  Co.  I,  sth  T.  S.  Inf. 

Kelsay 

Indian  Scout. 

Kemp,  Joseph 

ist  vSergt.  Co.  I),  sth  Mich.  Inf. 

Kendall,  William  W 

ist  Sergt.  Co.  A,  491)1  Ind.  Inf. 


Kennedy,  John 

Priv.,  Co.  M,  2d  T.  S.  Art. 


Kennedy,  Philip 
Priv.,  Co.  C,  5th  U.  S.  Inf. 

Kennison,  Horace 

Corp.,  Co.  G,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Kenyon,  John  S 

Sergt.,  Co.  D,  3d  N.  Y.Cav. 


July  24,  1869  '  Arizona Aug.  to  Oct., 

1 868. 

Jan.    24,  [865  I. 

I'eli.  14,  1870  I  Chiricahua  Moun-      Oct.   20,  1869 
tains,  Ari/.. 

Feb.     4,1865      Franklin,  Tenn. .  .  .     Nov.  30,  1864 

Apr.     6,1865  j  C'.iapin's     Kami,      Sept.  29,  1864 
near  Richmond, 
Ya. 


Mar.  26,  1865  |  Waynesboro,  Va .    .  Mar.    2,  1865 

Apr.  2^,  187=;      Upper    Wasliita,  Sept.    9,1874 
Tex. 

Aug.  22,  1864      Front  Roval.Ya.  .  .  Aug.  16,  1864 

Apr.  23,1875       I'pper    \Vashita,  Sept.    9,1874 
Tex. 

Apr.   12,  1875    Winter  of 

i«72-7.V 

Dec.      i,  1864      Wilderness,  Ya  ....  May     6,1864 

Feb.   12,  1894   '  Black  Kiver  Bridge,  May  17,  1863 
Miss. 


Aug.  19,  1892      Trevilian  Station,      June  u,  1864 
Va. 


Apr.  27,1877      Cedar  Creek,  etc.,      Oct.  21,  1876, 
Mont.  to  Jan.  8, 

1877- 
Jan.    24,  1865    

| 
Sept.  28,  1897     Trenton,  N.  C May  15,  1862 


*  S«-e  note  on 


Bravery  in  actions  ami  scouts. 

(*) 
Gallantry  in  action. 

Capture  of  flag  supposed  to  be 

of  Cheatham's  Corps. 

Gallantly  seized  the  colors, 
which  had  fallen  near  the 
enemv's  lineof  abatis,  raised 
them  and  rallied  the  men  at 
a  time  of  confusion  and  in  a 
place  of  the  greatest  danger. 

Capture  of  flag. 
Gallantry  in  action. 
Capture  of  flag. 
Gallautrv  in  action. 

Gallantry  during  the  cam 
paigns  against  Apaches. 

Capture  of  flag  of  3 ist  North 
Carolina  (C.  S.  A.  ). 

Voluntarily  led  the  company  in 
a  charge  and  was  the  first  to 
enter  the  enemy's  works, tak 
ing  a  number  of  prisoners. 

Remained  at  his  gun,  resist 
ing  with  its  implements  the 
advancing  cavalry,  and  thus 
secured  the  retreat  of  his 
detachment. 

Gallantry  in  actions. 


(*) 

Voluntarily  left  a  retiring  col 
umn,  returned  in  face  of  the 
enemy's  fire,  helped  a 
wounded  man  upon  a  horse, 
and  soenabled  him  to  escape 
capture  or  death. 


MEDALS    OK    HONOR. 


73 


Name,  rank,  and  organization.     :  Date  of  issue. 


Action. 


Place. 


Date. 


Kenyon,  Samuel  P 

Priv.,  Co.  B,  241)1  X.  Y.  Cav. 

Keough,  John 

Corp.,  Co.  K,  6yth  Pa.  Inf. 

Kerr,John  B 

Capt.,6th  U.S.  Cav. 

Kerr,  Thomas  R 

Capt.  Co.  C,  I4th  Pa.  Cav. 


Kerr,  William 

Priv.,  Co.  B,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Kerrigan,  Thomts 

Sergt.,  Co.  II,  6th  f.  S.  Cav. 

Kidder,  George  E 

Priv.,  Co.  II,  27th  Me.  Inf. 


Apr.  24,  1865      Sailors  Creek, Va.  .  Apr.  6,  18 

| 

Apr.  24,  I.S65  ;  Sailors  Creek, Va.  .  Apr.  6,  1865 

Apr.  25,1891   !  White   River.    S.  Jan.  1,1891 
Dak. 

June  13,  1894      Moot-field,  \V.  Va. .  Aug.  7,1864 


Jan.    24,  1865  ' 


Ground  of  award. 


Capture  of  battle  flag. 

Capture  of  battle  flag  of  5oth 
Georgia  Infantry  (C.  S.  A. ). 

Distinguished  services. 


After  being  most  desperately 
wounded,  he  captured  the 
colors  of  a  Confederate  regi 
ment. 


Aug.  25,  1870     Wichita  River.Tex. 

Jan.    24,  1865    


July   12,  1870     Gallantry  in  action. 

I  (*) 


Sergt.,  Co.  I),  149111  X.  V.  Inf. 
Kilmartin,  John 

Nov 
Ian. 

'3, 
24, 

.87[ 
1865 

Tenn. 

Whetstone  Moun 
tains,  Ariz. 

May     5,  1871 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  3d  IT.  S.  Cav. 
Kimball,  Alpheus  T 

Priv.,  Co.  I,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Kimball,  Charles  Jan. 
Priv.,  Co.  I,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Kimball,  John  E.  L  Tan 

24, 
24, 

1865 
1865 

Surg.  2yth  Me.  Inf. 
Kimball,  Joseph 

Apr. 

Jan. 
Dec. 
Sept 

Jan. 
Jan. 
Mar. 

Jan. 

Aug. 
June 

Oct. 

24, 
24, 
I, 

23. 

24, 
24, 

2, 

31. 

25, 
'3. 

16, 

1865 
1865 
1864 
1897 

1865 
1865 
1897 

1894 

1870 
1894 

T877 

SaiWs  Creek,  Va.     Apr.     6,  1865 

Priv.,  Co.  B,  2(1  W.  Va.  Cav. 
Kimball,  Lewis 

Priv.,  Co.  C,  2/th  Me.  Inf. 

Kindig,  John  M  
Corp.,  Co.  A,  631!  Pa.  Inf. 

King,  Horatio  C  
Maj.  and  Q.  M.,  U.  S.  Vols. 

King,  Thomas  J  

Spottsylvania,  Va  . 

Xear  I)i  11  widdie 
Court  House,  Va. 

May   I  2,  1864 
Mar  31,  1865 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  27th  Me.  Inf. 
Kinrick,  Eben  S 

Priv.,  Co.  C,  27th  Me.  Inf. 
Kinsey,  ]ohn    

Spottsylvania,    Va. 

Vicksburg,  Miss.  .  . 

Wichita  River,Tex. 

Xorth  Anna  River, 
Va. 

Slim  Buttes,  Dak  .  . 

May   1  8,  1864 

May  22,  1863 

July   12,  1870 
May  23,  1864 

Sept.   9,  1876 

Corp.,  Co.  B,  45th  Pa.  Inf. 
Kirby,  Dennis  T 

Maj.  8th  Mo.  Inf. 
Kirk,  John  

ist  Sergt.  Co.  L,  6th  U.  S.  Cav. 
Kirk,  Jonathan  C 

Capt.  Co.  F,  2oth  Intl.  Inf. 
Kirkwood,  John  A 

Sergt.,  Co.  M,  3d  U.  S.  Cav. 

Waved  the  colors  to  save  the 
lives  of  the  men  who  were 
being  fired  upon  by  their 
own  batteries,  and  thereby 
drew  upon  himself  a  concen 
trated  fire  from  the  enemy. 

Gallantry  in  action. 


(*) 

(*) 

Capture  of  flag  of  6th  North 
Carolina  Infantry  (C.  S.  A. ). 

(*) 

Capture  of  flag  of  28th  Xorth 
Carolina  Infantry  (C.  S.  A. ). 

Was  often  under  fire  during  the 
action  while  accompanying 
the  division  commander  as  a 
volunteer  aide-de-camp. 

(*) 
(*) 

Seized  the  colors,  the  color 
bearer  having  been  shot,  and 
with  great  gallantry  suc 
ceeded  in  saving  them  from 
capture. 

Seized  the  colors  when  the 
color  bearer  was  killed,  and 
bore  them  himself  in  the  as 
sault. 

Gallantry  in  action. 

Volunteered  for  dangerous 
service  and,  single  handed, 
captured  thirteen  armed 
Confederate  soldiers  and 
marched  them  to  the  rear. 

Bravely  endeavored  to  dis 
lodge  some  Sioux  Indians 
secreted  in  a  ravine. 


*  See  note  on  page  133. 


74 


MKDALS    OF    HONOR. 


Name,  rank,  and  organization.       Date  of  issue. 


Kirwin,  James Jan.    24,  1865 

Priv.,  Co.  F,  2-th  Me.  Inf. 

Kitchen,  George  K Apr.   23,  1875 

Sergt.,  Co.  II,  6th  U.  S.  Cav. 

Kline,  Henry j  Apr.   24,  1865 

Priv.,  Co.  E,  4oth  X.  V.  Inf. 

Kloth,  Charles  H Jan.    15.  1895 

Priv.,  Chicago  Mercantile  Bat- 
tery,  111.  L.  A. 


Action. 


Place. 


Ground  of  award. 


Date. 


(*) 

Upper  Washita,      Sept.   9,1874  '  Gallantry  in  action. 
Tex. 

Sailors  Creek,  Va.    Apr.     6,1865     Capture  of  battle  flag. 


Vicksburg,  Miss 


Knaak,  Albert July  24,  1869      Arizona   

Priv.,  Co.  B,  8th  U.  S.  Cav. 


May  22,  1863 


Aug.  to  Oct., 

I.S6S. 


Knight,  Charles  H July  27,  1896      Petersburg,  Va  .  . . .    July  30,  1864 

Corp.,  Co.  I,  gtli  X.  II.  Inf. 


Knight,  Edward  F Jan.   24,  1865    . 

Priv.,  Co.  A,  2-th  Me.  Inf. 

Knight,  John  H Jan.   24,  1865 

Priv.,  Co.  C,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Knight, Joseph  F May     1,1891      White    River,  S.      Jan.      1,1891 

Sergt.,  Co.  F,  6th  U.  S.  Cav.  Dak. 


Knight,  Porter Jan.    24,  1865 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  271)1  Me.  Inf. 

Knight,  Roscoe  G Jan.   24,  1865 

Corp.,  Co.  G,  271)1  Me.  Inf. 


Knight,  William 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  2ist  Ohio  Inf. 


— ,  1863      Georgia :     April,  1862 


Knowles,  AbiatherJ 

Priv.,  Co.  I),  2d  Me.  Inf. 

Knox,  Edwin  M 

2d  Lieut.  1 5th  X.  Y.  Battery. 


Dec.  27,  1894     Bull  Run,  Va July  2I>  '^61 

Oct.    18,1892      Gettysburg,  Pa '  July     2,1863 


Knox,  George  F ,  Jan.   24,  1865 

Priv.,  Co.  G,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Knox,  Hosea  B  .  .  .    Jan.    24,  1865 

Corp.,  Co.  I),  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Knox,  John  W.  .  . 
Corp.,  Co.  I,  5th  I".  S.  Inf. 

Koelpin,  William 

Sergt.,  Co.  I,  5th  U.  S.  Inf. 

Koogle,  Jacob 


1st  I.ieut.  Co.  G,  yth  Md.  Inf. 

Kosoha 

Indian  Scout. 

Kountz,  John  S 

Drummer,  Co.  G,  37th  Ohio  Inf. 


Apr.  23,  1875      Upper  Washita,      Sept.    9,  1874 
Tex. 

Apr.  23,1875      Upper   Washita,      Sept.    9,1874 


Apr.  27,  1865      Five  Forks,  Va ....    Apr.     1,1865 

Apr.  1 2,  1875  ! Winter    of 

1872-73. 

Aug.  13,  1895      Missionary  Ridge,      Nov.  25,  1 86} 
Ten  n. 

*  See  note  on  l>age  133. 


Carried,  with  others,  by  hand, 
a  cannon  up  to  and  fired  it 
through  an  embrasure  of 
the  enemy's  works. 

Bravery  in  actions  and  scouts. 

In  company  with  a  sergeant, 
was  the  first  to  enter  the  ex 
ploded  mine;  was  wounded, 
but  took  several  prisoners  to 
the  Federal  lines. 

(*) 

(*) 

Led  the  advance  in  a 
spirited  movement  to  the  as 
sistance  of  Troop  K,  6th 
U.  S.  Cavalry. 

(*) 

(*) 

One  of  twenty-two  men  (in 
cluding  two  civilians)  who, 
by  direction  of  General  Mil- 
chel  (or  Buell),  penetrated 
nearly  200  miles  south  into 
the  enemy's  territory  and 
captured  a  railroad  train  at 
Big  Shanty,  Ga.,  in  an  at 
tempt  to  destroy  the  bridges 
and  track  between  Chatta 
nooga  and  Atlanta. 

Removed   dead  and  wounded 
under  heavy  fire. 

Held  his  ground  with  the 
battery,  after  the  other  bat 
teries  had  fallen  back,  until 
compelled  to  draw  his  piece 
off  by  hand;  he  was  severely 
wounded. 

(*) 


(*) 

Gallantry  in  action. 
Gallantry  in  action. 
Capture  of  battle  flag. 

Gallantry  during  the  cam 
paigns  against  Apaches. 

Seized  a  musket   and   joined 
in  the  charge. 


MEDALS    OF    HONOR. 


75 


Name,  rank,  and  organization. 


Date  of  issue. 


Action. 


Place. 


Kramer,  Theodore Apr.     6,  1865 

Priv.,  Co.  G,  iS8th  Pa.  Inf. 


Kreher,  Wendelin. 


ist  Sergt.  Co.  C,  5th  U.  S.  Inf. 

Kretsinger,  George 

Priv.,  Chicago  Mercantile  Bat 
tery,  111.  L.  A. 

Kuder,  Andrew 

2(1  Lieut.  Co.  G,  8th  N.  Y.  Cav. 

Kuder,  Jeremiah 

Lieut.,  Co.  A,  74th  Ind.  Inf. 

Kyle,  John 

Corp.,  Co.  M,  5th  U.  S.  Cav. 


Labill,  Joseph  S 

Priv.,  Co.  C,  6th  Mo.  Inf. 

Ladd,  George 

Priv.,  Co.  II,  22d  N.  Y.  Cav. 

Laing,  William 

Sergt.,  Co.  F,  isSth  N.  Y.  Inf. 

Lambert,  William  H 

ist  Lieut,  and  Adit.  27th   N.  J. 
Inf. 

Lampkin,  Oilman  H 

Priv.,  Co.  B,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Landis,  James  P 

Chief  Bugler,  1st  Pa.  Cav. 

Lane,  George 

Priv.,  Co.  C,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Lane,  Morgan  D 

Priv.,  Signal  Corps,  U.  S.  A. 

Lanfare,  Aaron  S 

ist  Liexit.  Co.  B,  ist  Conn.  Cav. 

Langbein,  J.  C.  Julius 

Mus.,  Co.  B,  9th  X.  Y.  Inf. 


Apr.  27,  1877 


Chapin's  Farm, 
near  Richmond, 
Ya. 

Cedar  Creek., etc. , 
Mont. 


July  20,  1897  [   Vicksburg,  Miss.  .  . 


Mar.  26,  1865 
Apr.  7,  1865 
Aug.  24,  1869 


Aug.  14, 
Mar.  26, 
Apr.  6, 


1894 
1865 
1865 


Waynesboro,  Va. . . 


Jonesboro,  Ga 

Near     Republican 
River,  Kans. 


Vicksburg,  Miss.  .  . 


Date. 


Sept.  29,  1864 


Oct. 21. 1876,10 
Jan.  8,  1877. 

May  22,  1863 


Ground  of  award. 


Took  one  of  the  first  prison 
ers,  a  captain. 

Gallantry  in  actions. 

Carried,  with  others,  by  hand, 
a  cannon  up  to  and  fired  it 
through  an  embrasure  of 
the  enemv's  works. 


Mar.     2,  1865      Capture  of  flag. 


Sept.    i,  1864 
July     8,  1869 


May  22,  1863 


Waynesboro,  Va .  .  .    Mar.     2,1865 


Chapin's  Farm, 
near  Richmond, 
Va. 


May  I  [,  1887 


Jan     24, 
Apr.  24, 


1865 
1865 


Sept..29,  1864 


Paine's    Cross      Apr.     5,1865 
Roads,  Va. 


Jan.    24,  1865 


NearJetersville,Va.    Apr.     6,  1865 
Sailors  Creek,  Va  .  .    Apr.     6,1865 
Apr.   19,  1862 


Mar.  16,  1866 
Apr.  24,  1865 
Jan.  7,  1895  '  Camden,  N.  C 


Larimer,  Smith                             .    . 

Apr.  25,1865  Sailors  Creek,  Va.  . 
Nov.  19,  1872  ,  Red  River,  Tex.  .  .  . 
Jan  24  1865 

Apr.     6 
Sept.  29 

1865 
,1872 

Corp.,  Co.  G,  2d  Ohio  Cav. 
Larkin,  David     

Farrier,  Co.  F,  4th  U.  S.  Cav. 

Larrabee,  Edward  N  
•  Priv.,  Co.  I,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Larrabee,  James  W  

Sept.  2,  1893  Vicksburg,  Miss.  .  . 
Tulv  2.1.  1860  Arizona  . 

May  22 

Aug.  to 
1868. 

1863 
Oct., 

Sergt.,  Co.  I,  55th  111.  Inf. 
Lawrence,  James 

Priv.,  Co.  B,  8th  U.  S.  Cav. 
Lawry,  Franklin  E                                   Tan     ?i    TS6s 

Priv.,  Co.  G,  27th  Me.  Inf. 
Lawson,  Gaines 

June  II,  1895  McMinnville.Tenn. 
May  22,  1893  Atlanta,  Ga  

Oct.     3, 
Aug.    3, 

1863 
1864 

ist  Sergt.,  Co.  D,  4th  E.  Tenn. 
Inf. 

Lawton,  Henry  Vf 

Capt.  Co.  A,  30th  Ind.  Inf. 

Capture  of  flags  of  8th  and 
i gth  Arkansas  (C.  S.  A. ). 

This  soldier  and  two  others 
were  attacked  by  eight  In 
dians,  but  beat  them  off  and 
badly  wounded  two  of  them. 

Gallantry  in  the  charge  of  the 
'  'volunteer  storming  party. ' ' 

Capture  of  battle  flag. 

Was  among  the  first  to  scale 
the  parapet. 

Offered  his  services  to  the 
Government  after  expira 
tion  of  his  term. 

(*) 

Capture  of  flag. 

(*) 

Capture  of  flag  of  gunboat 
A'anscmond. 

Capture  of  flag  of  i  ith  Florida 
Infantry  (C.  S.  A. ). 

Voluntarily,  and  under  a 
heavy  fire,  went  to  the  aid 
of  a  wounded  officer. 

Capture  of  flag  of  General 
Kershaw's  headquarters. 

Gallantry  in  action. 

(*) 

Gallantry  in  the  charge  of  the 
"volunteer  storming  part}-." 

Bravery  in  actions  and  scouts 
against  Indians. 

(*) 

Went  to  the  aid  of  a  wounded 
comrade  between  the  lines. 

Led  a  charge  of  skirmishers 
against  the  enemy's  rifle 
pits,  and  stubborn!  v  and  suc 
cessfully  resisted  two  deter 
mined  attacks  of  the  enemy 
to  retake  the  works. 


*See  note  on  page  133. 


76 


MEDALS   OK    HONOR. 


Action. 


Name,  rank,  and  organization.       Date  of  issue. 


Lawton,  John  S 

Sergt.,  Co.  D,  5th  U.  S.  Cav. 


Learned,  Peter   

Priv.,  Co.  K,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Leavett,  Henry 

Sergt.,  Co.  C,  2'th  Me.  Inf. 

Lenihan,  James 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  5th  U.  S.  Cav. 

Leonard,  Edwin 

Sergt.,  Co.  I,  37th  Mass.  Inf. 


Place. 

Date. 

Milk  River,  Colo.  . 

Sept.  29,  1879 

('.round  of  award. 


Jan.  24,  1865 
Jan.  24,  1865 
Apr.  12,1875  '  Clear  Creek,  Ariz.  .  Jan.  2,1873 


.    Aug.  16,  1894  ;   Near    Petersburg,      June  18.  1864 
Va. 


Leonard,  Patrick 

Corp.,  Co.  A,  23d  U.  S.  Inf. 

Leonard,  Patrick 

.Sergt.,  Co.  C,  2(1  U.  S.  Cav. 

Leonard,  William 

Priv.,  Co.  L,  2d  \'.  S.  Cav. 

Leonard,  William  E 

Priv.,  Co.  F,  8sth  Pa.  Inf. 

Leport,  William  F 

Sergt.,  Co.  K,  271)1  N.  J.  Inf. 


Leslie,  Frank 

Priv.,  Co.  H.  4th  N.  Y.  Cav. 

Levy,  Benjamin 

Priv.,  Co.  B,  4oth  N.  Y.  Inf. 

Lewis,  De  Witt  Clinton 

Capt.  Co.  1',  97th  Pa.  Inf. 


Aug.  26,  1876 
June  22,  1870 

.1.    Aug.    8,  1877 

I 
Apr.     6,  1865 

Aug.    4,  1888 

Aug.  22,  1864 


Near    Fort    Hart-  I.  Apr.  28,  1876 
stiff,  Nebr. 

Little  Blue,  Nebr.  .     May  15,  1870 


Muddy    Creek,      May     7,1877 
Mont. 


Deep  Run,  Ya 


Coolness  and  steadiness  under 
fire  ;  volunteered  to  accom 
pany  a  small  detachment  on 
a  very  dangerous  mission. 

(*)• 

(*) 
Gallantry  in  action. 

Voluntarily  exposed  himself 
to  the  fire  of  a  Union  brigade 
to  stop  their  firing  on  the 
Union  skirmish  line. 

Gallantry  in  charge  on  hostile 
Sioux. 

Gallantry  in  action. 
Bravery  in  action. 


Aug.  16,  1864      Capture  of  battle  flag. 


1863 


Front  Royal,  Ya.  .  .    Aug.  15,  1864 


Mar.     I,  1865   '  Glendale,  Ya June  30,  1862 

Apr.  23,1896      Secessionville.S.C.    Juirj  16,  1862 


Lewis,  Gilman 

Priv.,  Co.  A,  271)1  Me.  Inf. 

Lewis,  Rufus  W 

ist  Sergt.  Co.  K,  i8th  Y.  R.  C. 


Lewis,  Samuel  E 

Corp.,  Co.  G,  ist  R.  I.  Art. 


Lewis,  William  B 

.Sergt.,  Co.  B,  3d  U.  S.  Cav. 

Libby,  Aaron  R 

Priv.,  Co.  D,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Libby,  Arthur 

Corp.,  Co.  H,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Libby,  Benjamin  F 

Priv.,  Co.  A,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Libby,  Charles  G 

Priv.,  Co.  A,  2/th  Me.  Inf. 


Jan.    24,  1865 
May     9,  1865 


April.  1865 


June  16,  1866      Petersburg,  Ya.  .  .  .    Apr.     2,  1865 


Mar.  28,  1879     Bluff  Station, Wyo.    Jan.  20  to  22, 

1877. 

Jan.    24,  1865    

Jan.    24,  1865 
Jan.    24,  1865 


Jan     24,1865    1 

I 
*  Ste  note  on  page  133. 


Offered  his  services  to  the 
Government  after  his  term 
of  enlistment  had  expired. 

Capture  of  colors  of  3(1  Vir 
ginia  Infantry  (C.  S.  A.  ). 

Saved  the  regimental  colors. 

While  retiring  with  his  men 
before  a  heavy  fire  of  canis 
ter  shot  at  short  range,  re 
turned  in  the  face  of  the 
enemy's  fire  and  rescued  an 
exhausted  private  of  his 
company,  who,  but  for  this 
timely  action  would  have 
lost  his  life  by  drowning  in 
the  morass  through  which 
the  troops  were  retiring. 

(*) 

In  testimony  of  his  faithful 
and  exemplary  conduct  as 
one  of  the  escort  to  the  re 
mains  of  President  Lincoln 
to  Springfield,  111. 

Voluntarily  accompanied  the 
infantry  column  in  the  as 
sault  on  the  enemy's  works, 
and  aided  in  turning  the  cap 
tured  guns  upon  the  enemy. 

Bravery  in  skirmish. 
(*) 
(*) 


(*) 


MEDALS   OF   HONOR. 


77 


Name,  rank,  and  organization.       Date  of  issue. 


Libby,  Fred.  W 

Corp.,  Co.  A,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Libby,  George  H 

Priv.,  Co.  C,  271)1  Me.  Inf. 

Libby,  Philander  H 

Corp.,  Co.  B.  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Libby,  Samuel  H 

1st  Lieut.  Co.  A,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Lilley,  John 

Priv..  Co.  F,  205th  Pa  Inf. 

Little,  Henry  F.  W 

Sergt.,  Co.  D,  7th  N.  H.  Inf. 

Little,  Thomas 

Bugler,  Co.  B,  8th  U.  S.  Cav. 

Littlefield,  Charles  H 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  2-th  Me.  Inf. 

Littlefield,  Emmerson 

Priv.,  Co.  I,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Littlefield,  Franklin 

Priv.,  Co.  G,  2-th  Me.  Inf. 

Littlefield,  George 

Priv.,  Co.  F,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Littlefield,  George  H 

Corp.,  Co.  O,  ist  Me.  Inf. 


Action. 


Place. 


Date. 


Littlefield,  Henry 

2<1  Lieut.  Co.  I,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Littlefield,  James  H 

Priv.,  Co.  B,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Littlefield,  Jedidiah 

Sergt.,  Co.  B,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Littlefield,  John 

Priv.,  Co.  G,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Littlefield,  John  T 

Priv.,  Co.  F,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Littlefield,  Joseph  F 

Priv.,  Co.  E,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Littlefield,  Joshua  D 

Priv.,  Co.  E,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Littlefield,  Josias 

Priv.,  Co.  E,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Littlefield,  Ralph 

Priv.,  Co.  E,  zyth  Me.  Inf. 

Littlefield,  Reuben  O 

Priv.,  Co.  E,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Littlefield,  Thaddeus 

Priv.,  Co.  B,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Livingston,  Josiah  O 

ist  Lieut,  and  Adjt.  gth  Yt.  Inf. 


Locke,  Lewis 

Priv.,  Co.  A,  ist  N.  J.  Cav. 

Locke,  Thomas  D 

Priv.,  Co.  F,  27th  Me.  Inf. 


Jan.  24,  1865 
Jan.  24,  1865 
Jan.  24,  1865 
Jan.  24,  1865 
!  May  15,  1865  '  Petersburg,  Va.  .  .  .  Apr.  2,  1865 

Jan.    14,  1870     Near  Richmond,     Sept. — ,  1864 
Va. 

Julv  24,  1869      Arizona Aug.  to  Oct., 

1868. 

Jan.    24,  1865    

Jan.    24,  1865    .  .  . 

Jan.    24,  1865  | 

Jan.    24,  1865    

June  22,  1895      Fort  Fisher,  Va.  . .    Mar.  25,  1865 


Jan.  24,  1865 
Jan.  24,  1865 
Jan.  24,  1865 


Jan.  24,  1865 

Jan.  24,  1865 

Jan.  24,  1865 

Jan.  24,  1865 

Jan.  24,  1865 

Jan.  24,  1865 

Jan.  24,  1865 

Jan.  24,  1865 


Sept.  8,  1891   Newport  Barracks, 
N.  C. 


Feb.     2,  1864. 


Apr.  24,  1865      Fame's      Cross     Apr.    5,1865 
Roads,  Va. 

Jan.   24,  1865 


*See  note  on  page  133. 


Ground  of  award. 

(*) 
(*) 
(*) 
(*) 
Capture  of  batik-  flag. 

Gallantry  on  the  skirmish 
line. 

Bravery  in  actions  and  scouts 
against  Indians. 

(*) 

(*) 
(*) 
(*) 

The  color  sergeant  having 
been  wounded,  this  soldier 
picked  up  the  flag  and  bore 
it  to  the  front  to  the  great 
encouragement  of  the  charg 
ing  column. 

(*) 
(*) 
(*) 
(*) 
(*) 
(*) 
(*) 


(*) 
(*) 
(*) 

By  long  and  persistent  resist 
ance  and  burning  the 
bridges,  kept  a  superior  force 
of  the  enemy  at  a  distance, 
and  covered  the  retreat  of 
the  garrison. 

Capture  of  a  Confederate  flag. 
(*) 


MKDALS   OF   HONOR. 


Name,  rank,  and  organization.     I  Date  of  issue. 


Action. 


Place. 


Lohnas,  Francis  W 

1'riv.,  Co.  II,  ist  Nebr.  Vet.  Cav. 

Lombard,  Osbright  A 

I'riv.,  Co.  F,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Lonergan,  John 

Capt.  Co.  A,  I3th  Vt.  Inf. 


Long,  Oscar  F 

2d  Lieut.,  5th  U.  S.  Inf. 


Longee,  Lorenzo  J 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  27111  Me.  Inf. 

Longshore,  William  H 

Priv.,  Co.  D,  3oth  Ohio  Inf. 

Lord,  Charles  E 

Priv.,  Co.  II,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Lord,  Edward 

Priv.,  Co.  II,  271)1  Me.  Inf. 

Lord,  Ezekiel  S.  .  . 

Priv.,  Co.  I),  2-th  Me.  Inf. 

Lo:  d,  George  A 

Priv.,  Co.  I),  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Lord,  John  W 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Lord,  Lyman 

Priv.,  Co.  I),  271)1  Me.  Inf. 

Lord,  Timothy  H 

Sergt.,  Co.  I),  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Lorish,  Andrew  J 

Comm'y  Sergt.  ist  N.  Y.  Dra 
goons. 

Loud,  Elbridge 

Priv.,  Co.  H,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Love,  George  M 

Col.  n6tli  N.  Y.  Inf. 

Lovering,  George  M 

ist  Sergt.  Co.  I,  4th  Mass.  Inf. 


June  30,  1865 

Jan.    24,  1865 
Oct.   28,  1893 


Oilman's    Ranch, 
Nebr. 


Date. 


May  12,  1865 


Ground  of  award. 


Gallantry  in  defending  Gov 
ernment  property  against 
Indians. 

(*) 


Gettysburg,  Pa.  .  ..]  July     2,  1863      Gallantry  in  the  recapture  of 

four  guns  and  the  capture  of 
two  additional  guns  from 
the  enemy;  also  the  capture 
of  a  number  of  prisoners. 

Mar.  22,  1895      Bear    Paw    Moun-  '  Sept.  30.  1877     Having  been  directed  to  order 


tain,  .Mont. 


Jan.  24,  1865 
Aug.  10,  1894 

Jan.  24,  1865 

Jan.  24,  1865 

Jan.  24,  1865 

Jan.  24,  1865 

Jan.  24,  1865 

Jan.  24,  1865 


Vicksburg,  Miss.  .  .    May  22,  1863 


Jan.    24,  1865 
Sept.  27,  1864 


(*) 
(*) 

(*) 
Winchester,  Ya  .  .  .    Sept.  19,  1864     Capture  of  Confederate  flag. 


a  troop  of  cavalry  to  advance, 
and  finding  both  its  officers 
killed,  he  voluntarily  as 
sumed  command,  and,  under 
a  heavy  fire  from  the  In 
dians,  advanced  the  troop  to 
its  proper  position. 

(*) 

Gallantry  in  the  charge  of  the 
"volunteer  storming  party." 

(*) 
(*) 
(*) 


Lowell,  John  H 

Priv.,  Co.  A,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Lowell,  Moses 

Priv.,  Co.  A,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Lower,  Cyrus  B 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  I3th  Pa.  Res. 


Lower,  Robert  A 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  ssth  111.  Inf. 

Lowthers,  James 

Priv.,  Co.  H,  6th  U.  S.  Cav. 


Jan.  24, 
Mar.  6, 
Nov.  19, 


Jau.  24, 
Jan.  24, 
July  '5. 

Sept.  2, 
Nov.  1 6, 


1865 

1865      Cedar  Creek,  Ya .  .  . 

1891      Port  Hudson,  La  .  .    June  14,  1863 


(*) 


1865 

1865    

1887  •  Wilderness,  Ya  .  .  . 


Oct.    19,  1864  i  Capture   of  battle   flag  of  2(1 
-South  Carolina  (C.  S.  A. ). 

During  a  momentary  confu 
sion  in  the  ranks  caused  by 
other  troops  rushing  upon 
the  regiment,  he  checked 
what  would  have  been  a 
retreat. 

(*) 


May    7,  1864 


1893     Vicksburg,  Miss. ..    May  22,  1863 
1876     Sappa  Creek,  Kans.    Apr.  23,  1875 


Gallant  services  and  soldierly 
qnalties    in    voluntarily   re 
joining  his  command  after 
having  been  wounded. 

Gallantry  in  the  charge  of  the 
"  volunteer  storming  party ." 

Bravery  in  action. 


*  See  note  on  page  133. 


MEDALS   OF   HONOR. 


79 


Name,  rank,  and  organization,    j  Date  of  issue. 


Action. 


Place. 


Date. 


Ground  of  award. 


Loyd,  George 

Sergt.,  Co.  I,  yth  U.  S.  Cav. 

Loyd,  George 

Priv.,  Co.  A,  I22d  Ohio  Inf. 

Lucas,  George  W 

Priv.,  Co.  C,  3d  Mo.  Cav. 


Apr.  1 6,  1891 


Apr.  24,  1865 


Wounded     Knee 
Creek,  S.  Dak. 


Dec.  29,  1 


Petersburg,  Va  .  . .  .    Apr.     2,  1865 


Luce,  Moses  A '  . 

Sergt.,  Co.  E,  4th  Mich.  Inf. 

Ludgate,  William 

Capt.  Co.  G,  sgth  N.  Y.  Vet.  Inf. 


Dec.  — ,  1864  i  Benton,  Ark 


Ludwig,  Carl 

Priv.,  34th  N.  Y.  Battery. 


Lunt,  Alphonso  M 

Sergt.,  Co.  F,  38th  Mass.  Inf. 

Lunt,  John  W 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Lutes,  Franklin  W 

Corp.,  Co.  I),  1 1  ith  N.  Y.  Inf. 

Luther,  James  H 

Priv.,  Co.  D,  7th  Mass.  Inf. 


Feb.     7,  1895   '  Laurel  Hill.Ya . 

Aug.  10,  1889     Farmville,Va 


July  30,  1896     Petersburg,  Va  .  . .  . 


Mav  10,  1894     Opequan  Creek,  Va. 


July  25,  1864 

May  10,  1864 
Apr.     7,  1865 

June  1 8,  1864 
Sept.  19,  1864 


Jan.    24,  1865    . 

Apr.     3,  1865   :   Petersburg,  Ya  . . . .    Mar.  31,  1865 

June  28,  1890     Fredericksburg.Va.    May    3,  1863 


Luty,  Gotlieb 

Sergt.,  Co.  A,  74th  N.  Y.  Inf. 


Lydston,  Charles 

Priv.,  Co.  G,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Ly man,  Joel  H 

Q.  M.  Sergt.  Co.  B,  gth    N.  Y. 
Cav. 


Lynch,  John  B 

Priv.,  Co.  D,  3d  Ind.  Cav. 

Lyons,  Frederick  A 

Corp.,  Co.  A,  ist  Vt.  Cav. 

Lytle,  Leonidas  S 

Sergt.,  Co.  C,  8th  U.  S.  Cav. 

Lytton,  Jeptha  L 

Corp.,  Co.  A,  23d  U.  S.  Inf. 

MacArthur,  Arthur,  jr 

ist  Lieut,  and  Adjt.  24th  \Vis. 
Inf. 


Machlin,  Hemy  W.  B 

Blacksmith, Co.  HjthU.  S.  Cav. 


Oct.  5,  1876 

Jan.  24,  1865 
Aug.  20,  1894 

Nov.  23,  1872 


Chancellorsville,      May    3,1863 


Va. 


Winchester, Va.  . .  .i  Sept.  19,  1864 


Fredericksburg.Va.    May  — ,  1864 


Oct.   26,1864  1  Cedar  Creek, Va. .  .    Oct.   19,1864 


Apr.   12,  1875   !  Near  Fort  Selden,  July  S  to  II, 
N.  Mex.  1873. 

Aug.  26,  1876  ;  Near  Fort  Hart-  Apr.  28,  1876 
suff  ,  Nebr. 


Machol 

Priv.,  Indian  Scouts. 


June  30,  1890     Missionary  Ridge, 
Tenn. 


Oct.     5,  1878 


Apr.  12,  1875 


Little    Big   Horn, 
Mont. 


Arizona . 


Bravery,  especially  after  hav 
ing  been  severely  wounded 
through  the  lung. 

Capture  of  division  flag  of 
General  Ileth. 

Pursued  and  killed  the  Con 
federate  brigadier-general 
George  M.  Holt,  Arkansas 
Militia,  capturing  his  arms 
and  horse. 

Saved  the  life  of  a  wounded 
comrade  under  fire. 

Advanced  and  rallied  the  men 
to  advance,  to  save  a  bridge 
about  to  be  fired  by  the 
enemy. 

As  gunner  of  his  piece,  in 
flicted  singly  a  great  loss 
upon  the  enemy  and  dis 
tinguished  himself  in  the 
removal  of  the  piece  while 
under  a  heavy  fire. 

Saved  the  regimental  colors 
at  imminent  personal  risk. 

(*) 

Capture  of  flag  of  4ist  Ala 
bama  Infantry  (C.  S.  A. ). 

Among  the  first  to  jump  into 
the  enemy's  rifle  pits,  he 
himself  captured  and 
brought  out  three  prisoners. 

Bravely  advanced  to  the  en 
emy's  line  under  heavy  fire 
and  brought  back  valuable 
information. 


In  an  attempt  to  capture  a  Con 
federate  flag,  he  captured 
one  of  the  enemy's  officers 
and  brought  him  within  the 
lines. 

Carried  dispatches  from  the 
President  to  General  Grant. 

Capture  of  flag. 

Services  against  hostile  In 
dians. 

Gallantry  in  charge  on  hostile 
Sioux. 


Nov.  23,  1863  Seized  the  colors  of  his  regi 
ment  at  a  critical  moment 
and  planted  them  on  the 
captured  works  on  the  crest 
of  Missionary  Ridge. 

June  25,  1876  [  With  three  comrades,  during 
the    entire    engagement, 
,   courageously  held  a  position 
that  secured  water  for  the 
command. 

1872  and  1873  Gallant  services  in  campaigns 
against  the  Apache  Indians. 


*See  note  on  page  133. 


8o 


MEDALS   OF   HONOR. 


Maddox,  John  F. 


Magrath,  George 

1'riv.,  Co.  F,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Mahers,  Herbert 

Priv.,  Co.  F,  8th  U.  S.  Cav. 

Mahoney,  Gregory 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  4th  U.  S.  Cav. 


Action. 

Place.                        Date 

Jan     24   1865 

Me.  Inf. 

Jan.  24,  1865 
Mar.  3,  1870 
Oct.  13,  1875 
Dec.  I,  1864 
Aug.  22,  1864 
Sept.  21,  I.SS8 
Jan.  24,  1865 
Dec.  I,  1864 


Mahoney,  Jeremiah 

Sergt.,  Co.  A,  291)1  Mass.  Inf. 

Mandy,  Harry  J 

ist  Sergt.  Co.  B,  4th  X.  Y.  Cav. 

Mangam,  Richard  C 

Priv.,  Co.  H,  I48th  X.  Y.  Inf. 

Manning,  George  F 

Priv.,  Co.  I),  2;th  Me.  Inf. 

Manning,  Joseph  S 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  29th  Mass.  Inf. 

Manson,  Albert Jan.    24,  1865 

Priv.,  Co.  G,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Manson,  Charles  H j  Jan.    24,  1865 

Sergt.,  Co.  C,  271)1  Me.  Inf. 

Manson,  Edwin  R Jan.    24,  1865 

Priv.,  Co.  A,  271)1  Me.  Inf. 

Manson,  Horatio Jan.    24,  1865 

Priv.,  Co.  G,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Manson,  John  S Jan.    24,  1865 

Priv.,  Co.  I,  271)1  Me.  Inf. 

Manson,  John   W    Jan.    24,  186*5 

Priv.,  Co.  B,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Marland,  William Feb.   16,  1897 

ist  Lieut.,  2d  Indpt.  Battery, 
Mass.  L.  A. 


Marquette,  Charles '  Apr.   24,  1865 

Sergt.,  Co.  F,  93(1  Pa.  Inf. 

Marr,  Cyrus  G Jan.    24.  1865 

Comrn'y  Sergt.,  2-th  Me.  Inf. 

Marriner,  James   S Jan.    24,  1865 

Priv.,  Co.  C,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Marsh,  Albert '  Dec.     I,  1864 

.Sergt,  Co.  B,  641)1  X.  Y.  Inf. 

Marsh,  Charles  H Jan.    12,  1865 

Priv.,  Co.  D,  ist  Conn.  Cav. 

Marsh,  George i  Sept.  17,  1897 

Sergt.,  Co.  D,  104111  111.  Inf. 


Marshall,  A.  Judson May    9,  i86s 

ist  Sergt.  Co.  K,  9th  V.  R.  C. 


Marston,  Charles  N Jan.   24,  1865 

Priv.,  Co.  F,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Martin,  Frank  W Jan.   24,  1865 

Mus.,  Co.  B,  27th  Me.  Inf. 


Seneca  Mountain.  Aug.  25.  1869 
Ariz. 

Near    Red    River,  Sept.    26-28, 
Tex.  1874. 

Fort      Sanders,  Nov.  29,  1863 
Knoxville.Tenn. 

Front  Royal,  Va.  .  .  Aug.  15,  1864 

Hatchers  Run.Va.  Apr.     2,  1865 


Fort     Sanders,  :  Nov.  29,  1863 
Knoxville.Tenn. 


Grand   Coteau,  La      Nov.    3,1863 


Petersburg,  Va  .  .  . 


Ground  of  award. 

(*) 
(*) 
Gallantry  in  action. 

Gallantry  in  attack  on  a  large 
party  of  Cheyennes. 

Capture  of  flag  of  17th  Mis 
sissippi  Infantry  (C.  S.  A. ). 

Capture  of  flag  of  3d  Virginia 
Infantry  (C.  S.  A.). 

Capture  of  flag  of  8th  Missis 
sippi  Infantry  (C.  S.  A. ). 

(*) 

Capture  of  flag  of  i6th  or  iSth 
Georgia  Infantry  (C.  S.  A. ). 

(*) 
(*) 
(*) 
(*) 

(*) 

(*) 

After  having  been  surrounded 
by  the  enemy's  cavalry,  his 
support  having  surrendered, 
he  ordered  a  charge  and 
saved  the  section  of  the  bat 
tery  that  was  under  his  com 
mand. 


Apr.     2,  1865      Capture  of  flag. 
(*) 


Spottsylvania.Va.  May  12,1864 

Back  Creek  Valley,  July   v,  1864 
Va. 

Elk  River,  Tenn.  .  .  July     2,1863 


April,  1865 


Capture  of  flag. 
Capture  of  flag. 

Voluntarily  led  a  small  party 
and,  under  a  heavy  fire,  cap 
tured  a  stockade  and  saved 
the  bridge. 

In  testimony  of  his  faithful 
and  exemplary  conduct  as 
one  of  the  escort  to  the  re 
mains  of  President  Lincoln 
to  Springfield,  111. 

(*) 


*  See  nolr  on  pa^e  153. 


MEDALS   OF   HONOR. 


8l 


Name,  rank,  and  organization.       Date  of  issue. 


Action. 


Place. 


Date. 


Ground  of  award. 


Martin,  John 

Corp.,  Co.  C,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Martin,  Lyman  R 

Priv.,  Co.  E,  27th  Me.  Tnf. 

Martin,  Patrick 

Sergt.,  Co.  G,  5th  U.  S.  Cav. 

Martin,  Sylvester  H 

Lieut.,  Co.  K,  88th  Pa.  Inf. 

Mason,  Albert  D 

Priv.,  Co.  B,  27111  Me.  Inf. 

Mason,  Elihu  H 

Sergt.,  Co.  K,  2ist  Ohio  Inf. 


Jan.   24,  1865 

Jan.    24,  1865   [ 


Apr.   12,  1875 

Apr.    5,  1894 
Jan.   24,  1865 


Castle  Dome  and 
Santa  Maria 
Mountains,  Ariz. 

Weldon  Railroad, 
Va. 


Juneand  July, 
1873. 

Aug.  19,  1864 


(*) 
(*) 


Gallant  services  in  operations 
of  Capt.  James  Burns,  5th 
V.  8.  Cavalry. 

Gallantly  made  a  most  danger 
ous  reconnoissance. 

(*) 


Mar.  25,  1863  ;  Georgia 


April,  1862 


Mason,  Joseph  T 

Priv.,  Co.  F,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Matthews,  David  A 

Corp.,  Co.  E,  8th  U.  S.  Cav. 

Matthews,  John  C 

Corp.,  Co.  A,  6ist  Pa.  Inf. 


Matthews,  Milton 

Priv.,  Co.  C,  6 ist  Pa.  Inf. 

Mattingly,  Henry  B 

Priv.,  Co.  B,  loth  Ky.  Inf. 

Maus,  Marion  P 

ist  Lieut.,  ist  U.S.  Inf. 


Jan.   24,  1865 


Maxham,  Lowell  M 

Corp.,  Co.  K,  7th  Mass.  Inf. 


May,  John 

Sergt.,  Co.  L,  6th  t*.  S.  Cav. 

May,  William 

Priv.,  Co.  H,  32d  Iowa  Inf. 

Mayberry,  John  B 

Priv.,  Co.  F,  ist  Del.  Inf. 

Mays,  Isaiah 

Corp.,  Co.  B,  24th  U.  S.  Inf. 

McAnally,  Charles 

Lieut. ,  Co.  D,  6gth  Pa.  Inf. 


7156- 


One  of  twenty-two  men  (in 
cluding  two  civilians)  who, 
by  direction  of  General 
Mitchel  (or  Buell),  pene 
trated  nearly  200  miles  south 
into  the  enemy's  territory 
and  captured  a  railroad  train 
at  Big  Shanty,  Ga.,  in  an  at 
tempt  to  destroy  the  bridges 
and  track  between  Chatta 
nooga  and  Atlanta. 

(*) 

Bravery  in  actions  and  scouts 
against  Indians. 

Voluntarily  took  the  colors, 
whose  bearer  had  been  dis 
abled,  and,  although  himself 
severely  wounded,  carried 
the  same  until  the  enemy's 
works  were  taken. 

Capture  of  flag  of  7th  Tennes 
see  Infantry  (C.  S.  A.). 

Capture  of  flags  of  6th  and  /111 
Arkansas  Infantry  ( C.S.  A. ). 

Most  distinguished  gallantrv 
in  action  with  hostile  Apa 
ches  led  by  Geronimo  and 
Natchez. 

Though  severely  wounded, 
and  in  face  of  a  deadlv  fire 
from  the  enemy  at  short 
range,  he  rushed  bravely 
forward  and  was  among  the 
first  to  enter  the  enemy's 
works  on  the  crest  of  Maryes 
Heights,  and  helped  to  plant 
his  regimental  colors  there. 

Aug.  25,  1870      Wichita  River, Tex.    July   12,1870      Gallantry  in  action. 

Feb.  22,1865  I  Nashville,  Tenn ...  I  Dec.  16,1864     Capture  of  flag  of  Bonanchad's 

battery  (C.  S.  A.). 

Dec.     1,1864      Gettysburg,  1'a ....    July     3,1863  '  Capture  of  flag. 


>cept.   6,  1869  !   Arizona 1868 and  1869 

Feb.   13,  1891   '   Petersburg,  Va.  .  .  .    Apr.     2,  1865 


Apr.  24,  1865  |   Petersburg,  Va.  . .  .    Apr.     2,  1865 
Apr.     7,  1865      Jonesboro,  Ga j  Sept.    I,  1864 

Nov.  27,  1894  |  Sierra    Madre     Jan.    11,  1886 
Mountains,  Mex 
ico. 


Aug.  24,  1896 


Fredericksburg.Va.    May    3,  1863 


Feb.  19,  1890     Arizona May  1 1,  1889 


Aug.    2,  1897  i  Spottsylvania.V'a.  .!  May  12,1864 


*See  note  on  page  133. 


Gallantry  in  the  fight  between 
Paymaster  Wham's  escort 
and  robbers. 

In  a  hand-to-hand  encounter 
with  the  enemy,  captured  a 
flag,  was  wounded  in  the 
act,  but  continued  on  duty 
until  he  received  a  secoiii 
wound. 


82 


MEDALS   OF  HONOR. 


Action. 


Name,  rank,  and  organization.      Date  of  issue.  — 


Ground  of  award. 


Place. 


Date. 


McBride,  Bernard July  24,  1869      Arizona Aug.  to  Oct., 

I'riv.,  Co.  B,  8th  U.  S.  Cav.  1868. 

McBryar,  William May  15,  1891.)      Arizona Mar.    7,  1890 

Sergt.,  Co.  K,  loth  I'.  S.  Cav. 

McCabe,  William Oct.    13,  1875  1  Near    Red    River,      Sept.  26-28., 

I'riv.,  Co.  K.  4th  V.  S.  Cav.  Tex.  1874.. 

McCamly,  James  M May    9,  1865  j April,  1865 

Capt.  Co.  A,  gth  V.  R.  C. 


McCammon,  William  H July    9,  1896  |  Corinth,  Miss 

Lieut.,  Co.  E,  24111  Mo.  Inf. 


McCann,  Bernard 

I'riv.,  Co.  F,  22d  U.  S.  Inf. 


Apr. 


27>  '877  I  Cedar  Creek,  etc., 
Mont. 


McCarren,  Bernard Dec.     1,1864 

I'riv.,  Co.  C,  ist  Del.  Inf. 

McCauslin,  Joseph May 

I'riv.,  Co.  I),  I2th  W.  Va.  Inf. 

McCleary,  Charles  H Fob. 

ist  Lieut.  Co.  C,  -2(1  Ohio  Inf. 

McClelland,  James  M Aug.  13,  1894 

I'riv.,  Co.  B,  3oth  Ohio  Inf. 

McClernand,  Edward  J Nov.  27,  1894 

2d  Lieut.,  2d  U.  S.  Cav. 


Gettysburg,  Pa. . . 


12,  1865  I  Appomattox  cam 
paign,  Va. 

22,  1865     Nashville,  Tenn  . . 


Oct.  3  and  4, 
1862. 


McConnell,  Samuel June    8,  1865 

Capt.  Co.  H,  iigthlll.  Inf. 

McCormick,   Michael Apr.  27, 

I'riv.,  Co.  G,  5th  U.  S.  Inf. 

McCornack,  Andrew Jan.    10,  1895 

Sergt.,  Co.  I,  I27th  111.  Inf. 

McCulloch,  Adam,  jr '  Jan.   24,  1865 

Priv.,  Co.  I,  271)1  Me.  Inf 

McDonald,  Franklin  M Aug.  31,  1872 

I'riv.,  Co.  G,  nth  X".  S.  Inf. 

McDonald,  George  E July  21,  1865 

I'riv.,  Co.  L,  ist  Conn.  Art. 

McDonald,  James July  24,  1869 

Corp.,  Co.  B,  8th  U.  S.  Cav. 

McDonald,  Robert Nov.  27,  1894 

ist  Lieut.,  5th  U.  S.  Inf. 


Vicksbnrg,  Miss.  . 

Bear   I'aw   Moun 
tain,  Mont. 


Oct.  21,  1876, 
to  Jan.  8, 

1877. 
July  3,  1863 


!  Mar.  29  to  Apr. 

9,  iS65. 
.  Dec.  1 6,  1864 

.    May  22,  1863 
Sept.  30,  1877 


Blakely,  Ala Apr.     9,  1865 


1877  |  Cedar  Creek,  etc., 
Mont. 


McElhany,  Samuel  O Apr.  24,  186^ 

I'riv.,  Co.  A,  2(1  \V.  Va.  Cav. 

McEnroe,  Patrick  H '  Sept.  27,  1864 

Sergt.,  Co.  D,  6th  N.  Y.  Cav. 

McKall,  Daniel July  27,  1896 

Sergt.,  Co.  E,  i?th  Mich.  Inf. 


Oct.  21,  1876, 
to  Jan.  8, 
1877. 

Vicksbnrg,  Miss.  . .    May  22,  1863 


Near  Fort  Griffin, 
Tex. 

Fort  Stedman,\"a. 


Arizona. 


Aug.    5,  1872 
Mar.  25,  1865 

Aug.  to  Oct. 

1868. 

Wolf  Mountain,     Jan.     8,1877 
Mont. 


Sailors  Creek,  Va.  .  Apr.  6,  1865 
Winchester, Va.  .  .  .  Sept.  19,  1864 
Spottsylvania.Va.  .1  May  12,  1864 


Braver\'  in  actions  and  scouts 
against  Indians. 

Bravery  in  action  with  Apache 
Indians. 

Gallantry  in  attack  on  a  large 
part}-  of  Cheyennes. 

In  testimony  of  his  faithful 
and  exemplary  conduct  as 
one  of  the  escort  to  the  re 
mains  of  President  Lincoln 
to  Springfield,  111. 

Voluntarily  assumed  c  o  in  - 
mand  of  his  company,  then 
under  fire,  on  October  3, 
1862,  and  so  continued  in 
command  until  the  repulse 
and  retreat  of  the  enemy  on 
the  4th  of  October,  1862; 
the  loss  to  this  company 
during  the  battle  being  very 
great. 

Gallantry  in  actions. 


Capture  of  flag. 

Gallant  conduct  in  action. 

Capture  of  flag  of  4th  Florida 
Infantry  (C.  S.  A. ). 

Gallantry  in  the  charge  of  the 
' '  volunteer  storming  part  v. ' ' 

Gallantly  attacked  a  band  of 
hostilcs  and  conducted  the 
combat  with  excellent  skill 
and  boldness. 

Capture  of  flag. 
Gallantry  in  actions. 


Gallantry  in  the  charge  of  the 
'  'volunteer  storming  party. ' ' 

(*) 

Gallantry  in  defeating  Indians 
who  attacked  the  mail 

Capture  of  flag. 

Braver}'  in  actions  and  scouts 
against  Indians. 

Led  his  command  in  a  suc 
cessful  charge  against  su 
perior  numbers  of  hostile 
Indians,  strongly  posted. 

Capture  of  flag. 

Capture  of  colors  of  36th  Vir 
ginia  Infantry  (C.  S.  A.). 

Captured  the  colonel  com 
manding  the  Confederate 
brigade  that  charged  the 
Union  batteries. 


*  See  note  on  page  133. 


MEDALS   OF  HONOR. 


Action 

Place. 

Date. 

McGann,  Michael  A    .... 

Aug.    9,  1880 

Rosebud    River, 

June  17,  1876 

Gallantrv  in  action. 

1st  Sergt.  Co.  1',  y\  U.  S.  Cav. 

McGar,  Owen  
Priv.,  Co.  C,  5th  U.S.  Inf. 

Apr.  27,  1877 
June  28   1894 

Mont. 

Cedar  Creek,  etc.  , 
Mont. 

Oct.  21,  1876, 
to    Jan.  8, 
1877. 

May  22,  1863 

Gallantry  in  actions. 
Gallantry  in  the  charge  of  the 

Priv.,  Co.  F,  54th  Ohio  Inf. 
McGonagle,  Wilson 

Aug   15,  1894 

Vicksburg  Miss   . 

Mav  22,  1863 

"volunteer  storming  party." 
Gallantrv  in  the  charge  of  the 

Priv.,  Co.  B,  3oth  Ohio  Inf. 
McGonnigle,  Andrew  J 

July  21,  1897 

Cedar  Creek,  Va.  .  . 

Oct.    19,  1864 

"volunteer  storming  party  ." 
While   acting    chief    quarter 

Capt  and  Asst.  £).  M.,  V.  S.  Vols. 

master  of  General  Sheridan's 

McGough,  Owen 

Aug.  28,  1897 

Bull  Run.Va  

July  21,  1861 

forces  operating  intheShen- 
andoah  Valley,  was  severely 
wounded  while  leading  a  bri 
gade   of   infantry,   and  was 
commended  for  the  greatest 
gallantry  by  General  Sheri 
dan. 

Through    his    personal   exer 

Corp.,  Battery  D,  5th  U.  vS.  Art. 
McGraw,  Thomas 

May  12,  1865 

Petersburg,  Va  .... 

Apr.     I,  1865 

tions   under    a    heavy   fire, 
one  of  the  guns  of  his   bat 
ter}-   was   brought    off    the 
field;     all    the   other    guns 
were  lost. 

One  of  the  three  soldiers  most 

Sergt.,  Co.  B,  230!  IM.  Inf. 

Jan     24   1865 

conspicuous    for    gallantry 
in  the  final  assault. 

(*) 

Priv.,  Co.  I),  27th  Me.  Inf. 
McGuire,  Patrick 

Jan.    15,  1895 

Vicksburg,  Miss.  .  . 

May  22,  186} 

Carried,  with  others,  bv  hand. 

Priv.  .Chicago  Mercantile  Bat 
tery,  111.  L.  A. 

McHugh,  John                          

Apr.  27,  1877 

Cedar  Creek,  etc.  , 

Oct.  21,  1876, 

a  cannon  up  to  and  fired  it 
through  an  embrasure  of  the 
enemy's  works. 

Gallantry  in  actions. 

Priv.,  Co.  A,  5th  U.  S.  Inf. 

Jan     24   1865 

Mont. 

to    Jan.  8, 
1877, 

(*) 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  27th  Me.  Inf. 
McKay,  Charles  W 

Apr.  13,  1894 

Dug  Gap,  Ga  

May    8,  1864 

Voluntarily  risked  his  life  in 

Sergt.,  Co.  C,  I54th  N.  Y.  Inf. 
McKee,  George 

May  12,  1865 

Appomattox  cam 

Mar.     29    to 

rescuing,  under   the  fire  of 
the  enemy,  a  wounded  com 
rade  who  was  lying  between 
the  lines. 

Gallant  conduct  in  action. 

Color  Sergt.,  Co.  D.SgthN.Y.  Inf. 
McKeen,  Nineveh  S  

June  23,  1890 

paign,  Va. 
Stone  River,  Tenn. 

Apr.  9,  1865. 
Dec.  30,  1862 

Conspicuous   iir    the    charge, 
where  he  was  three  times 
wounded. 

ist  Lieut.  Co.  H,  2ist  111.  Inf. 
McKeever,  Michael                 ...    . 

Aug.    2,  1897 

Liberty  Gap.Tenn  . 
Burnt  Ordinary,  Va. 

June  25,  1863 
Jan.   19,  1863 

Captured  colors  of  8th  Arkan 
sas  Infantry  (C.  S.  A.). 

Was  one  of  a  small  scouting 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  5th  Pa.  Cav. 

party     that     charged     and 
routed  a   mounted  force  of 
the   enemy  six  times  their 
number.     He  led  the  charge 
in  a  most  gallant  and  dis 
tinguished    manner,    going 
far  beyond  the  call  of  duty. 

(*) 

Priv.,  Co.  H,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

(*) 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

(*) 

Priv.,  Co.  H,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

*$ee  note  on  page  133. 


84 


MEDALS   OF    HONOR. 


Name,  rank,  and  organization.       Date  of  issue. 


Action. 


Place. 


McKenney,  Enoch Jan.   24,  1865 

Priv.,  Co.  H,  271)1  Me.  Inf. 


Date. 


McKinley,  Daniel July  24,  1869  Arizona  Aug.  to  Oct., 

1'riv.,  Co.  B.  8th  I'.  S.  Cav.  1868. 

McKown,  Nathaniel  A  Apr.  6,  1865  Chapin's  f  a  r  in,  Sept.  29,  1864 

Sergt.,  Co.  B,  s-Sth  Pa.  Inf.  near  Richmond, 


( '/round  of  award. 


Va. 


McLaughlin,  Dennis Jan.    24,  1865    

I'riv.,  Co.  B,  2;th  Me.  Inf. 

McLennonJohn Dec.     2,1878      Big  Hole,  Mont  ...    Aug.    9,1877 

MUS..CO.  A,  7th  I".  S.  Inf. 

McLoughlin,  Michael .  .  .  Apr.  27,  1877      Cedar  Creek,  etc.,      Oct.  2 1,  1876, 

Sergt.,  Co.  A,  jth  U.  S.  Inf.  Mont.  to    Jan.  8, 

1877. 

McMahon,  Martin  T Mar.  10,  1891      \VhiteOakSwamp,     June  30,  1862 

Capt.  and  A.  D.  C.,  U.  S.  Vols.  Va. 


McMasters,  Henry  A Nov.  19,  1872      Red  River,  Tex  .  .      Sept.  29,  1872 

Cor]).,  Co.  A.  4th  V.  S.  Cav. 

McMillan,  Albert  W  June  23,  1891      Wounded    K  n  e  e      Dec.  29,  1890 

Sergt.,  Co.  E,  7th  U.  S.  Cav.  Creek,  S.  Dak. 


McMillan,  Francis  M Apr.   24,1865      Petersburg,  Va    ...    Apr.     2,1865 

Sergt.,  Co.  C,  I  loth  Ohio  Inf. 

McNally,  James  . .  Sept.   6,  1869  |  Arizona 1868  and  1869 

1st  Sergt.  Co.  E,  8th  I".  S.  Cav. 

McNamara,  William |  Nov.  19,  1872  I  Red  River, Tex.  .  .  .    Sept.  29,  1872 

1st  Sergt.  Co.  1',  4th  I'.  S.  Cav. 

McPhelan,  Robert 

Sergt.,  Co.  E,  5th  V.  S.  Inf. 

McVeagh,  Charles  H  .  .  . 
I'riv.,  Co.  B,  8th  V.  S.  Cav. 

McVeane,  John  P 

I'riv.,  Co.  I),  49th  N.  Y.  Inf. 


Apr.  27,  1877 


July  24,  1869 


(*) 

Bravery  in  actions  and  scouts 
against  Indians. 

Capture  of  flag. 


(*) 

Gallantry  in  action. 
Gallantry  in  action. 


Voluntarily  rescued  a  valuable 
train  that  had  been  aban 
doned  and  was  covered  by 
the  enemy's  fire. 

Gallantry  in  acHon. 


While  engaged  with  Indians 
concealed  in  a  ravine,  he 
assisted  the  men  on  the 
skirmish  line,  directed  their 
fire,  encouraged  them  by  ex 
ample,  and  used  every  effort 
to  dislodge  the  enemy. 

Capture  of  flag. 

Bravery  in  actions  and  scouts 
against  Indians. 

Gallantrv  in  action. 


Cedar  Creek,  etc.,      Oct.  21,  1876,   '  Gallantry  in  actions. 
Mont.  to    Jan.  S, 

«»77. 

Arizona !  Aug.  to  Oct., 

1868. 


Sept.  19,  1870      Eredericksburg  '•  May    4,  1863 
Heights,  Va. 


McWhor.er,  Walter  F Apr.  24,  1865      Sailors  Creek,  Va.  .     Apr.     6,  isfi.s 

Conim'v   Sergt.,  Co.  E,  31!    W. 
Va.  Cav. 

Meach.  George  E Sept.  27,  1864      Winchester,  Va  .  .  .    Sept.  19,  1864 

1'arrier,  Co.  I,  6th  N.  Y.  Cav. 

Meagher,  Thomas Apr.     6.1865      Chapin's    Ear  in,      Sept.  29,  1864 

ist  Sergt.  Co.  G,  i  s8th  N.  Y.  Inf.  near  Richmond, 

Va. 


Meaher,  Nicholas ,  Eeb.   14,  1870  j  Chiricahua  Moun-      Oct.    20,  1869 

Corp.,  Co.  G,  ist  I'.  S.  Cav.  tains,  Ariz. 

Mealy,  John Jan.    24,  1865 

Priv.,  Co.  G,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Mears,  George  W I'eb.   16,  1897      Gettysburg,  Pa ....    July     2,  1863 

Sergt.,  Co.  A,  6th  Pa.  Res. 


Bravery  in  actions  and  scouts 
against  Indians. 

Shot  the  Confederate  color 
bearer,  seized  the  colors, 
and,  single  handed,  charged 
on  the  enemy,  many  of 
whom  were  captured. 

Capture  of  flag  of  6th  Tennes 
see  Infantry  (C.  S.  A.). 

Capture  of  flag. 

Led  a  section  of  his  men  on 
the  enemy's  works,  receiv 
ing  a  wound  while  scaling  a 
parapet. 

Gallantry  in  action. 

(*) 

With  five  volunteers  he  gal 
lantly  charged  on  a  number 
of  the  enemy's  sharpshoot 
ers  concealed  in  a  log  house, 
captured  them,  and  brought 
them  into  the  Union  lines. 


*  See  nolc  on  page  133, 


MEDALS    OF    HONOR. 


Name,  rank,  and  organization. 


Date  of  issue. 


Place. 


Action. 

I 


Date. 


Ground  of  award. 


Dec.    5,  1864 


Among   the    first   to    capture 
two  of  the  enemy's  guns. 


Megee,  William Feb.     7,  1866  i  Mnrfreesboro.Teim. 

Drummer,  Co.  C,  33d  N.  J.  Inf.     : 

Menter,  John  W Apr.   24,  1865      Sailors  Creek,  Va . .  I  Apr.     6,  1865      Capture  of  flag. 

Sergt.,  Co.  D,  5th  Mich.  Inf. 

Merriam,  Henry  C June  28,  1894      Fort  Blakely,  Ala .  .     Apr.     9,  1865 

Ueut.  Col.  85th  U.  S.  C.  T. 


Merrifield,  James  K Mar.  28,  1896      Franklin,  Tenn  . .  .1  Nov.  }o,  1864 

Corp.,  Co.  C,  88th  111.  Inf. 


Merrill,  Augustus Oct    23,  1891   ,   Petersburg,  Va 

Capt.  Co.  B,  ist  Me.  Vet.  Inf. 


Apr.     2,  1865 


Merrill,  Charles  H Jan.    24,  1865 

Priv.,  Co.  A,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Merrill,  Frederick  A 

Priv.,  Co.  C,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Merrill,  John 

Sergt.,  Co.  F,  5th  U.  S.  Cav. 


Jan.   24,  1865    

June    7,  1880  :  Milk  River,  Colo  .  .    Sept.  29,  1879 


Merrill,  Jonas  F ;  Jan.    24,  1865 

Priv.,  Co.  I,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Merrill,  Samuel Jan.    24,1865 

Priv.,  Co.  C,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Merritt,  John  G Apr.     i,  1880      Bull  Run.Va July   21,  1861 

Sergt.,  Co.  K,  ist  Minn.  Inf. 


Mildram,  Frank  S Jan.    24,  1865 

Priv.,  Co.  D,  27th  Me.  Inf. 


Jan.   24,  1865      


Miles,  George  S 

Priv.,  Co.  A,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Miles,  Nelson  A July  23,  1892      Chancellorsville,      May  2  and  3, 

Col.  6 ist  N.  Y.  Inf.  Va.  186^. 


Miles,  Thomas  P 

Corp.,  Co.  A,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Miller,  Caleb  L  .  . 
Priv.,  Co.  F,  27tl 

Miller,  Daniel  H. 
Priv.,  Co.  F,  3d  1 

Miller,  Frank  .  . 


Miller,  George  .  .  . 


Jan.    24, 


Jan.    24,  1865 

i  Me.  Inf. 

Nov.  13,  1871 

Whetstone  Moun 

Mav     5,  1871 

T.  S.  Cav. 
\.  V.  Cav. 

Apr.  24,  1865 
Apr.  27,  1877 

tains,  Ariz. 
Sailors  Creek,  Va  . 

Cedar  Creek,  etc., 

Apr.     6,  1865 
Oct.  21,  1876, 

U.  S.  Inf. 

Mont. 

to   Jan.    8, 

1877 

Miller,  George  W 

Priv.,  Co.  B,  8th  U.  S.  Cav. 

Miller,  Henry  A 

Capt.  Co.  B,  8th  111.  Inf. 

Miller,  Jacob  C 

Sergt.,  Co.  G,  i  I3th  111.  Inf. 

Miller,  James  P 

Priv.,  Co.  D,  4th  Iowa  Cav. 


1869  I  Arizona 

1865  |  Blakely,  Ala Apr.     9,  1865 


July  24, 
June  8, 
Aug.  20,  1894  j  Vicksburg,  Miss. .  . 

June  17,  1865  j  Selma,  Ala 

I 

*  See  note  on  pncre  133. 


Aug.  to  Oct., 
1868. 


May  22,  1863 
Apr.     2,  1865 


Volunteered  to  attack  the  ene 
my's  works  in  advance  of 
orders,  and, upon  permission 
being  given,  made  a  most 
gallant  assault. 

Captured  two  battle  flags  from 
the  enemy,  and  returned 
with  them  to  his  own  lines. 

With  sixteen  skirmishers,  cap 
tured  and  brought  in  seven 
ty-nine  prisoners. 

(*) 
(*) 

Though  painfully  wounded,  he 
remained  on  duty  and  ren 
dered  gallant  and  valuable 
service. 

(*) 


Gallantry  in  action;  was 
wounded  in  advance  of  his 
regiment. 

(*) 


Distinguished  gallantry  while 
holding,  with  his  command, 
an  advanced  position  against 
repeated  assaults  by  a  strong 
force  of  the  enemy;  was 
severely  wounded. 

(*) 

(*) 
Gallantry  in  action. 

Capture  of  flag  of  251)1  Bat 
talion  Virginia  Infantrv  (C. 

S.A.). 

Gallantry  ill  actions. 


Bravery  in  actions  and  scouts 
against  Indians. 

Capture  of  flag. 

Gallantry  in  the  charge  of  the 
"volunteer  storming  party." 

Capture   of   standard   of    I2th 

Mississippi    Cavalry    ( C.   S. 
A.). 


86 


MEDALS   OK   HONOR. 


Action 

Name,  rank,  and  organization. 

Date  of  issue. 

Place. 

Date. 

Mar.  26,  1  86s 

Wavnesboro,Va.  .  . 

Mar.    2,  1865 

Capture  of  flag. 

Priv.,  Co.  H,  8th  N.  Y.  Cav. 

Dec.     i,  1864 

Gettvsburg,  Pa.    .  . 

Julv     3,  1863 

Capture  of  two  flags. 

Corp.,  Co.  O,  Sth  Ohio  Inf. 
Miller    Mark 

Jan     24   I  86s 

(*) 

l'1-iv..Co.  1),  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Miller,  William  E  
Capt.  Co.  H,  3(1  Pa.  Cav, 

Millerlcin,  William,  jr  
ist  Lieut.  Co.  C,  271)1  Me.  Inf. 

Milliken    Charles  H 

July  21,  1897 

Jan.    24,  1865 
Jan     24   1865 

Gettysburg,  Pa.  .  .  . 

July     3,  1863 

Without  orders  led  a  charge  of 
his  squadron  upon  the  flank 
of  the  enemy,  checked  his 
attack,  and  cut  off  and  dis 
persed  the  rear  of  his  col 
umn. 

(*) 
(*) 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  2/th  Me.  Inf. 

(*) 

Priv.,  Co.  A,  27th  Me.  Inf. 
Milliken   Moses  S 

Jan     24   1865 

(*) 

Priv.,  Co.  I',  2-th  Me.  Inf. 
Milliken    Nathaniel  M 

(*) 

Priv  ,  Co  1',  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Mills,  EHhu  J    . 
Priv.,  Co.  B.  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Mindil,  George    W  
Col.  27th  N.  J.  Inf. 

Jan.    24,  1865 
Feb.   10,  1887 

June  17,  1863 

(*) 

Volunteered  the    services  of 
his  regiment  after  its  term 
had  expired. 

Mindil,  George   W Oct.   25,1893     Williamsburg.Va.  .    May    5,  1862  ,  As  aide-de-camp  led  the  charge 


Capt.  Co.  l,6ist  Pa.  Inf. 


Mitchell,  Alexander  H    !  Mar.  27,  1890     Spottsylvunia.Ya.  . 

Capt.  Co.  A,  105th  Pa.  Inf. 

Mitchell,  Charles  H Jan.    24,  1865    

Priv.,  Co.  K,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Mitchell,  Deodat Jan.    24,  1865 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Mitchell,  Edwin Jan.    24,  1865 

Priv.,  Co.  G,  27th  Me.  Inf. 


Mitchell,  John 

ist  Sergt.  Co.  I,  5th  I'.  S.  Inf. 

Mitchell,  John  J.  . 

Cor]).,  Co.  L,  8th  I".  S.  Cav. 


.  .    Apr.  2^,1875      I'pper  \Vashita, 
Tex. 


May  12,  1864 


with  a  part  of  a  regiment, 
pierced  the  enemy's  center, 
silenced  some  of  his  artil 
lery,  and,  getting  in  his  rear, 
caused  him  to  abandon  his 
position. 

Capture  of  flag  of  i8th  North 
Carolina  Infantry  (C.  S.  A. ). 

(*) 
(*) 


Sept.  9  to  n,      Gallantry    in    engagement 


1874. 


with  Indians. 


Mar.    3,1870     Hell  Canyon,  Ariz.    July     3,1869     Gallantry  in  action. 

I  I 


Mitchell,  Joseph   S i  Jan.    24,  1865  | !  (*) 

Priv.,  Co.  A,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Mitchell,  Joseph   S.,  jr Jan.    24,1865    .  (*) 

Priv.,  Co.  F,  27th  Me.  Inf. 


Mitchell,  Theodore 

Priv.,  Co.  C,  6ist  Pa.  Inf. 


Apr.  24,  1865      Petersburg,  Ya.  .  .  .    Apr.     2,  1865  !  Capture  of  flag. 


Moffitt,  John  H Mar.     T,,  1891      Gaines    Mill.Ya.  .  .    June  27,  1862      Yoluntarilv  took  up  the  reg- 

Corp.,Co.  C,  1 6th  N.  Y.  Inf.  ...... 


Molbone,   Archibald 

Sergt.,  Co.  G,  ist  R.  I.  Art. 


imental  colors  after  several 
color  bearers  had  been  shot 
down,  and  carried  them  un 
til  himself  wounded. 

June  16,  1866      Petersburg,  Ya.  .  .  .    Apr.     2,  1865      Voluntarily  accompanied  the 

infantry  column  in  the  as 
sault  on  the  enemy's  works, 
and  turned  the  captured 
guns  upon  the  enemy. 


MEDALS  OF  HONOR. 


87 


I 

Name,  rank,  and  organization,     i  Date  of  issue. 


Action. 


Monaghan,  Patrick 

Coq).,  Co.  G,  48th  Pa.  Inf. 
Montrose,  Charles  H 

Priv.,  Co.  I,  sth  V.  S.  Inf. 

Moody,  Charles   H 

Priv.,  Co.  I,  27th  Me.  Inf. 
Moody,  James  E 

Priv.,  Co.  I,  27th  Me.  Inf. 
Moody,  William  H 

ist  vSergt.  Co.  I,  27th  Me.  Inf. 
Mooie,  George  A 

Priv.,  Co.  H,  27th  Me.  Inf. 
Moore,  George  D 

Priv.,  Co.  D,  iithAV.  Va.  Inf. 
Moore,  John 

Priv.,  Co.  II,  27th  Me.  Inf. 
Moore,  Wilbur  F 

Priv.,  Co.  C,  1 1 7th  111.  Inf. 
Moquin,  George 

Corp.,  Co.  K,  5th  U.  S.  Cav. 
Moran,  John 

Priv.,  Co.  I-',  8th  U.  S.  Cav. 
Morey,  Delano 

Priv.,  Co.  B,  82d  Ohio  Inf. 


Place. 


Ground  of  award. 


Date. 


Dec.     1,1864     Petersburg,  Va.  .. 

Apr.  27,  1877     Cedar  Creek,  etc., 
Mont. 


June  17,  1864  j  Recapture  of  colors  of  7th  N. 
Y.  H.  A. 


24,  1865 
24,  1865  ' 
24,  1865 
24,  1865  | 


Jan. 

•  Jan. 

.  Jan. 

.  Jan. 

.  Oct.     6,  1864 

.  Jan.   24,  1865 

.  Feb.  22,  1865 

.  Jan.   27,  1880 

.  Mar 

.  Aug.  14,  1893  j  McDowell,  Va.  .. 


Oct.  21,  1876, 
to  Jan.    8, 

1877. 


Gallantry  in  actions. 


(*) 


Fishers  Hill,  Va  . .    Sept.  22,1864 


(*) 

Capture  of  flag. 

(*) 


Nashville,  Tenn. . .    Dec.  16,  1864      Capture  of  flag. 


Milk  River,  Colo. 


3,  1870  ;  Seneca  Mountain, 
Ariz. 


Morford,  Jerome Sept.    2,  1893  j  Vicksburg,  Miss.  . 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  55th  111.  Inf. 
Morgan,  George  H i  July   15,  1892      BigDryFork,  Ariz 

2d  Lieut.,  31!  U.  S.  Cav. 


Morgan,  Lewis 

Priv.,  Co.  I,  4th  Ohio  Inf. 
Morgan,  Richard  H 

Cor]).,  Co.  A,  4th  Iowa  Cav. 
Morgan,  ^A^lliam  F 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  27th  Me.  Inf. 
Morriarty,  John 

Sergt.,  Co.  E,  Sth  U.  S.  Cav. 
Morris,  James  L 

ist  Sergt.  Co.  C,  Sth  U.  S.  Cav. 
Morris,  William 

Sergt.,  Co.  C,  istN.Y.  ( Lincoln  ) 
Cav. 

Morris,  William  W 

Corp.,  Co.  H,  6th  U.  S.  Cav. 
Morrison,  Francis 

Priv.,  Co.  II,  85th  Pa.  Inf. 


Dec.     i,  1864      Spottsylvania,Va. 

June  i".  1865  !  Columbus,  Ga. .  .  . 

i 
Jan.   24,  1865 


Sept.  6,  1869 
Aug.  12,  1875 
Apr.  24,  1865 


Apr.  23,  1875 


Arizona 


Near  Fort  Selden,   '  July  8  to  u, 


N.  Mex. 
Sailors  Creek,  Va. 


Upper   W  a  s  h  i  t  a , 
Tex. 


Aug.    2,  1897      Bermuda  Hundred, 
Va. 


Sept.    29    to      Gallantry  in  action. 

Oct.  5,  1879. 
Aug.  25,  1869  !  Gallantry  in  action. 

May  S,  1862  After  the  charge  of  the  com 
mand  had  been  repulsed,  he 
rushed  forward,  alone,  with 
an  empty  gun  and  captured 
two  of  the  enemy's  sharp 
shooters. 

May  22,  1863  Gallantry  in  the  charge  of  the 
"volunteer  storming  party." 

July  17,  1882  |  Gallantly  held  his  ground  at 
a  critical  moment  and  fired 
upon  the  advancing  enemy 
(hostile  Indians)  until  him 
self  disabled  by  a  shot. 

May  12,  1864      Capture  of  flag. 

Apr.   1 6,  1865      Capture  of  flag. 

(*) 

1868  and  1 869  Bravery  in  actions  and  scouts 
against  Indians. 

Services  against  hostile  1 11- 
1873.  dians. 

Apr.  6,  1865  I  Capture  of  flag  of  4oth  Vir 
ginia  Infantry  (  C.  S.  A. ). 


Gallantry  in  engagement  with 
Indians. 


Morrison,  Ivory  C 

Priv.,  Co.  H,  27th  Me.  Inf. 
Morse,  Benjamin 

Corp.,  Co.  C,  3d  Mich.  Inf. 
Morse,  Charles  E 

Sergt.,  Co.  I,  6adN.  Y.  Inf. 


Sept.  9  to  1 1 , 
1874. 

June  17,  1864  Voluntarily  exposed  himself 
to  a  heavy  fire  to  bring  off  a 
wounded  comrade. 


Jan.   24,  1865 

j 
Feb.  24,1891     Spottsylvania.Va.  . '  May  12,1864 

Jan.    13,1890     Wilderness,  V  a.  ...    May    5,1864 


(*) 

Capture  of  colors  of  4th 
Georgia  Battery  (C.  S.  A. ). 

Voluntarily  rushed  back  into 
the  enemy's  lines,  took  the 
colors  from  the  color  ser 
geant,  who  was  mortally 
wounded,  and,  although 
himself  wounded,  carried 
them  through  the  fight. 


*  See  note  on  page  133. 


88 


MEDALS    OF    HONOR. 


Action. 


Name,  rank,  and  organization.        Date  of  issue. 


Place. 


Date. 


("•round  of  award. 


Mostoller,  John  W Dec.  27,  1894      Lynchburg,  Ya  ....    June  iS,  1864      Voluntarily  led  a  charge  on  a 

Priv.,  Co.  B,  54th  Pa.  Inf.  Confederate     battery    (the 

officers  of  the  company  be 
ing  disabled ) ,  and  compelled 
its  hasty  removal. 

Mott,  John Nov.  13,  1871      Whetstone  Moun-      May     5,  1871      Gallantry  in  action. 

Sergt.,  Co.  I",  3d  U.  S.  Cav.                                                tains,  Ariz. 
Moulton,  Alonzo  P Jan.    24,  1865  I (*) 

Priv.,  Co.  H,  27th  Me.  Inf. 
Moulton,  Charles  H .    Jan.   24,1865'.  (*) 

1'riv.,  Co.  I,  2-th  Me.  Inf. 
Moulton,  Erastus Jan.    24,1865    .  (*) 

Sergt.,  Co.  I,  2-th  Me.  Inf. 
Moylan,  Myles Nov.  27,  1894      Bear    Paw    Moun-      Sept.  30,  1877      Gallantly  led  his  command  in 

Capt.,  7th  1T.  S.  Cav.  tain,  Mont.  action    against    Nez    Perec's 

Indians  until  himself  severe 
ly  wounded. 

Mugridge,  Samuel Jan.    24,1865    ....  (*) 

Priv.,  Co.  (",,  27th  Me.  Inf. 
Mulholland,  St.  Clair  A Mar.  26,  1895      Chancellorsville,      May  4  and  5,      Held  the  enemy  in  check  all 

Col.  i  i6th  Pa.  Inf.  Va.  1863.  night  to  cover  the  retreat  of 

the  Army. 

Mundell,  Walter  L Apr.  24,  1865      Sailors  Creek,  Yu.  .    Apr.     6,  1865      Capture  of  flag. 

Corp.,  Co.  !•:,  5th  Mich.  Inf. 

Munsell,  Harvey  M Feb.     5,  1866    1861  to  1865       Services  during  the  rebellion; 

Sergt.,  Co.  A,  99th  Pa.  Inf.  carried    the    colors  of  the 

regiment  through  thirteen 
engagements. 

Murch,  Orrin Jan.    24,1865 ;  (*) 

Priv.,  Co.  C,  271)1  Me.  Inf. 

Murphy,  Daniel Dec.     I,  1864  ;   Hatchers  Run,  Va.i   Oct.    27,  1864      Capture  of  flag  of  47th  North 

Sergt.,  Co.  1",  igth  Mass.  Inf.  Carolina  Infantry  (C.  S.  A. ). 

Murphy,  Dennis  J.  F Jan.    22,  1892      Corinth,  Miss I  Oct.  3  and  4,      Carried  the  colors  until  three 

Sergt.,  Co.  1",  1 4th  \Vis.  Inf.  1864.  times  wounded. 

Murphy,  Edward May    9,  1865    April,  1865        In   testimony   of  his    faithful 

2d  Lieut.,  Co.  li,  loth  V.  R.  C.  and    exemplary  conduct  as 

one  of  the  escort  to  the  re 
mains  of  President  Lincoln 
to  Springfield,  111. 

Murphy,  Edward Feb.  14,  1870      Chiricahua  Mom:-      Oct.    20,  1869      Gallantry  in  action. 

Priv.,  Co.  G,  ist  V.  S.  Cav.  tains,  Ariz. 

Murphy,  Edward  F Apr.  23,  1880  !  Milk  River,  Colo.  .    Sept.  29,  1879      Gallantry  in  action. 

Corp.,  Co.  I),  5th  I".  S.  Cav. 

Murphy,  James  F Sept. 25,  1886      Petersburg,  Va.  ..  .1  Mar.  25,  1865  i  A    piece    of   artillery    having 

Priv.,  Co.  L,  ist  Conn.  Art.  been  silenced  by  the  enemy, 

this  soldier  voluntarily  as 
sisted  in  working  the  piece, 
conducting  himself  through 
out  the  engagement  in  a  gal 
lant  and  fearless  manner. 

Murphy, Jeremiah Oct.    16,1877      Powder   River,      Mar.  17,  1876  '   rtravery  in  action  with  Sioux. 

Priv.,  Co.  M,  3d  t'.  S.  Cav.  Mont. 

Murphy,  John  B '  Jan.    24,  1865    (*) 

Priv.,  Co.  I',  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Murphy,  John  P Sept.  1 1,  1866      Antietam,  Md Sept.  1 7,  1862      Capture   of  flag  of   I  }th  Ala- 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  5th  Ohio  Inf.  bania  Infantry  (  C.  S.  A. ). 

M urphy,  Joseph  W Jan.    24,1865  (*) 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Murphy,  Michael  C Jan.    15,  1897      North  Anna,  Va.  .  .    May  24,  1864  |  This  officer,  commanding  the 

Lieut.  Col.  I7oth  N.  Y.  Inf.  regiment,  kept  it  on  the 

field,  exposed  to  the  fire  of 
the  enemy,  for  three  hours, 
without  being  able  to  fire 
one  shot  in  return,  because 
of  the  ammunition  bring  ex 
hausted. 
*S<-<-  noli-  mi  pajji-  i.w 


MEDALS    OF    HONOR. 


Name,  rank,  and  organization. 


Date  of  issue. 


Action. 


Place. 


Murphy,  Philip j  Mar.    3,  1870     Seneca  Mountain, 

Corp.,  Co.  1',  8th  I".  S.  Cav.  Ariz. 

Murphy,  Robinson  B July  22,  1890  '  Atlanta,  (la 

Mus.,  Co.  A,  I27th  111.  Inf. 


Murphy,  Thomas 

Corp.,  Co.  F,  Sth  U.  S.  Cav. 

Murphy,  Thomas 

Corp.,  Co.  K,  1 58th  N.  Y.  Inf. 


Murphy,  Thomas  C  .  .  . 
Corp.,  Co.  I,  3ist  111.  Inf. 


Mar.  i,,  1X70  Seneca  Mountain, 
Ariz. 

Apr.  6,  1865  Chapin's  Farm, 
near  Richmond, 
Va. 

Aug.  14,  1893     Vicksbnrg,  Miss. . . 


Date. 


Ground  of  award. 


Aug.  25,  1869      Gallantry  in  action. 


July  28,  1864 

Aug.  25,  1869 
Sept.  29,  1864 

May  22,  1863 


B.-ing  orderly  to  the  brigade 
commander,  he  voluntarily 
led  two  regiments,  as  reen- 
forceinents,  into  line  of  bat 
tle,  where  he  had  his  horse 
shot  under  him. 


Murphy,  Thomas  J Apr.  27,  1865   ;   Five  Forks,  Va.  .  .  .    Apr.     i,  1865 

istSergt.  Co.  G,  I46th  N.Y.  Inf. 

Murray,  Thomas Oct.     5,  1878  j  Little    Big    Horn,      June  25,  1876 


Sergt.,  Co.  B,  /th  V.  S.  Cav. 


Mont. 


Myers,  Fred Feb.     4,1891   |  White    River,     S.      Jan.      1,1891 

Sergt.,  Co.  K,  6th  IT.  S.  Cav.  Dak. 


Myers,  George  S Apr.     9,1894      C  h  i  ck  amauga  ,      Sept.  19,  1863 

Priv.,  Co.  F,  loist  Ohio  Inf.  Tenn. 


Myers,  William  H 

Priv.,  Co.  A,  ist  Md.  Cav. 


June  14,  1871      Apponuittox  Court     Apr.     9,  1865 
House,  Ya. 


Nannasaddie Apr.    12,  1875    .  1872-1873 

Indian  Scout. 


Nantaje Apr.   12,  1875 

Indian  Scout. 


1872-1873 


Nason,  Andrew  J Jan.    24,  1865 

Priv.,  Co.  F,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Nason,  Freeman Jan.    24,  1865 

Priv.,  Co.  C,  271)1  Me.  Inf. 

Nason,  John Jan.    24,  1865 

Priv.,  Co.  G,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Nason,  Luther Jan.   24,  1865 

Priv.,  Co.  H,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Nason,  Nathan  P Jan.   24,  1865 

Sergt.,  Co.  C,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Nason,  Robert Jan.   24,  1865 

Priv.,  Co.  B,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Nason,  Samuel  E Jan.   24,  1865  ' 

Priv.,  Co.  C,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Nason,  William  H Jan.    24,  1865  j 

Priv.,  Co.  I,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Neahr,  Zachariah  C Sept.  II,  1890     Fort  Fisher,  N.  C.  .    Jan.    16,  1865 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  I42d  N.  Y.  Inf. 


Neal,  John   F Jan.  24,  1865 

Priv.,  Co.  B,  27th  Me.  Inf. 


Capture  of  flag. 


Voluntarily  crossed  the  line 
of  heavy  fire  of  Union  and 
Confederate  forces,  carrying 
a  message  to  stop  the  firing 
of  one  Union  regiment  on 
another. 

Capture  of  flag. 

Brought  up  the  pack  train, 
and  on  the  second  day  the 
rations,  under  a  heavy  fire 
from  the  enemy. 

With  five  men,  repelled  a  su 
perior  force  of  the  enemv, 
and  held  his  position  against 
their  repeated  efforts  to  re 
capture  it. 

Saved  the  regimental  colors 
by  greatest  personal  devo 
tion  and  bravery. 

Gallantry  in  action;  was  five 
times  wounded. 

Gallant  conduct  in  campaigns 
and  engagements  with 
Apaches. 

Gallant  conduct  in  campaigns 
and  engagements  with 
Apaches. 

(*) 
(*) 
(*) 
(*) 
(*) 
(*) 


(*) 

Voluntarily  advanced  with  the 
head  of  the  column  and  cut 
down  the  palisading. 

(*) 


"See  note  on  page  133. 


MEDALS   OF   HONOR. 


Name,  rank,  and  organization. 


Action. 


Date  of  issue. 


Aug.  25,  1870 


I'lace. 


Date. 


Ground  of  award. 


Wichita  River,  Tex.    July  12,  1870 


Neal,  Solon  D 

Priv.,  Co.  L,  6th  I".  S.  Cav. 
Neder,  Adam  ...................  !  Apr.  25,  1891   !  Sioux  campaign.  .  .:     Dec.,  1890 

Corp.,  Co.  A.  7th  V.  S.  Cav. 

Needham,  Frank  E  .............  !  Jan.    24,  1865  ,  ........ 

Priv.,  Co.  I-;,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Neilan,  Frederick  S  .............    Apr.  23,  1875      Upper    Washita,      Sept.      9-11, 

Sergt.,  Co.  A,  6th  I".  S.  Cav.  Tex.  1874. 


Nelson,  Jacob  F 

ist  Sergt.  Co.  A,  9th  V.  R.  C. 


May     9,  1865  ! ;    April,  1865 


Nevers,  Robert Mar.  26,  1865  j   Waynesboro,  Va  .  .    Mar.     2,  7865 

2(1  Lieut.  Co  H,  8th  X.  Y.  Cav. 
Neville,  Edwin  M Apr.  24,  1865      Sailors  Creek.  Va.  .    Apr.     6,  1865 

Capt.  Co.  C,  ist  Conn.  Cav. 

Newbegin,  Luke  L Jan.    24,  1865 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Newman,  Henry Dec.     4,  1874      Whetstone  Moun-      July   13,  1872 

ist  Sergt.  Co.  !•',  5th  I".  S.  Cav.  tains,  Ariz. 

Newman,  William  H Apr.  24,  1865      Near      Amelia      Apr.     6,1865 

Lieut.,  Co.  H,  86th  N.  V.  Inf.  Spring,  Va. 


Nichols,  Franklin Jan.    24,  1865  ! 

Priv.,  Co.  C,  27111  Me.  Inf. 

Nichols,  Henry  C Aug.    3,  1897  ,  Fort  lilakely,  Ala.  .    Apr.     9,  1865 

Capt.  Co.  K,  73d  U.  S.  C.  T. 


Nickolson,  Edward  P Jan.   24,  1865    

Priv.,  Co.  H,  271)1  Me.  Inf. 

Nihill,  John Dec.     4,  1874      Whetstone  Moun-      July   13,  1872 

Priv.,  Co.  V.  5th  U.  S.  Cav.  tains,  Ariz. 

Noble,  John  M Jan.    24,  1865    

Priv.,  Co.  A,  27  Me.  Inf. 


Gallantry  in  action. 
Distinguished  bravery. 

(*) 
Gallantry  in  action. 

In  testimony  of  his  faithful 
and  exemplary  conduct  as 
one  of  the  escort  to  the  re 
mains  of  President  Lincoln 
to  Springfield,  111. 

Capture  of  two  flags. 
Capture  of  flag. 

(*) 

Gallantry  in  action. 

Capture  of  flag. 

(*) 

Voluntarily  made  a  reconnois- 
sance  in  advance  of  the  line 
held  by  his  regiment,  and, 
under  a  heavy  fire,  obtained 
information  of  great  value. 

(*) 

Gallantry  iu  action. 

(*) 


Noble,  William  H May     9,  1865 

ist  Sergt.  Co.  G,  I2th  V.  R.  C. 


Nolan,  John  J 

Sergt.,  Co.  K,  8th  N.  H.  Inf. 


Aug.    2,  1897     Georgia  Landing, 
La. 


Nolan,  Richard  J !  Apr.     1,1891  |  White  Clay  Creek,      Dec.  30,  1890 

Farrier,  Co.  I,  7th  V.  S.  Cav.  S.  Dak.  ' 

Noll,  Conrad July  28,  1896  !  Spottsylvania,  Va  .    May  12,  1864 

Sergt.,  Co.  I),  2oth  Mich  Inf. 


Norman,  Charles  S Jan.    24,  1865    

Priv.,  Co.  K,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

North,  Jasper  N July  27,  1894      Vicksburg,  Miss.  .  .    May  22,  1863 

Priv.,  Co.  D,  4th  Va.  Inf. 

Norton,  Clark  H Jan.    24,1865    . 

Priv.,  Co.  H,27  Me.  Inf. 


April,  1865  !  In  testimony  of  his  faithful 
and  exemplary  conduct  as 
one  of  the  escort  to  the  re 
mains  of  President  Lincoln 
to  Springfield,  111. 

Oct.  27,  1862  j  Although  prostrated  by  a  can 
non  shot,  refused  to  give  up 
the  flag  which  he  was  car 
rying  as  color  bearer  of  his 
regiment,  and  continued  to 
carry  it,  at  the  head  of  the 
regiment,  throughout  the 
engagement. 

Bravery. 


Seized  the  colors,  the  color 
bearer  having  been  shot 
down,  and  gallantly  fought 
his  way  out  with  them, 
though  the  enemy  were  on 
the  left  flank  and  rear. 

Gallantry  in  the  charge  of  the 
"volunteer  storming  party. ' ' 

(*) 


*  Sec  note  on  page  133. 


MEDALS   OF  HONOR. 


Actior 

i. 

Place. 

Date. 

Norton,  Eben  H 

Jan    24  1865 

(*) 

Priv.,  Co.  C,  2yth  Me.  Inf. 
Norton,  Elliott  N  

Apr    24  1  865 

Sailors  Creek,  Va.  . 

Apr.     6,  1  86s 

Capture  of  two  flags. 

2d  Lieut.  Co.  H,  6th  Mich.  Cav. 
Norton,  John  R  

Apr.   24,  1865 

Sailors  Creek,  Va.  . 

Apr.     6,  1  86s 

Capture  of  flag. 

Lieut.,  Co.   M,  ist   N.  Y.  (Lin 
coln)  Cav. 

Norton,  Leonard  
Priv.,  Co.  C,  27  Me.  Inf. 

Norton,  Llewellyn  P 

Jan.    24,  1865 
July     3   1865 

Sailors  Creek,  Ya  .  . 

Apr.     6,  1865 

(*) 

Charged  the  enemy,  and,  with 

Sergt.,  Co.  I/,  loth  N.  Y.  Cav. 
Noyes,  William  W 

Mar  22   1892 

Spottsvlvania,  Ya  . 

May  12,  1864 

the   assistance   of   Corporal 
Bringle,    captured     a    field 
piece,  with  two  prisoners. 

Standing  upon  the  top  of  the 

Priv.,  Co.  F,  2d  Yt.  Inf. 
Nute,  Ivory  H  

Jan.  24,  1865 

breastworks,  deliberately 
took  aim,  and  fired  no  less 
than   fifteen  shots  into  the 
enemy's  lines. 

(*) 

Corp.,  Co.  D,  27th  Me.  Inf. 
Nutting,  Lee 

Auir  iz   1801 

Todd's  Tavern,  Ya. 

May    8,  1864 

Led  the  regiment  in  thecharge 

Capt.  Co.  C,  6ist  N.  Y.  Inf. 
O'Beirne,  James  R 

Jan     20  1891 

Fair  Oaks,  Va  

Mav   31  and 

at  a  critical  moment,  under 
a  murderous   fire,   until  he 
fell  desperately  wounded. 

Gallantly  maintained  the  line 

Capt.  Co.  C,  37th  N.  Y.  Inf. 
O'Brien,  Henry  D                

Apr.     9,  1890 

Gettysburg,  Pa.  .  .  . 

June  i,  1862. 
July     3,  1863 

of  battle   until    ordered  to 
fall  back. 

Taking   up  the  colors  where 

Corp.,  Co  K,  1st  Minn.  Inf. 

Jan     24   i  865 

they  had  fallen,  he   rushed 
ahead  of  his  regiment,  close 
to  the  muzzles  of  the  ene 
my's  guns,  and  engaged  in 
the    desperate    struggle   in 
which   the  enemy  was  de 
feated,  and,  though  severely 
wounded,  he  held  the  colors 
until  wounded  a  second  time. 

(*) 

Q.  M.  27th  Me.  Inf. 
O'Brion.  Peter.  . 

Mar.  26.  1  86s 

Wavnesboro.Va.  . 

Mar.     2,  i86s 

Capture  of  flat^- 

Priv.,  Co.  A,  ist  N.  Y.  (Lincoln  > 
Cav. 

O'Callaghan,  John July  24,  1869      Arizona Aug.  to  Oct., 

Sergt.,  Co.  B,  8th  U.  S.  Cav.  i86.s. 

O'Connor,  Timothy Jan.      S,  1865   i 

Priv.,  Co.  E,  ist  U.  S.  Cav. 


O'Dea,  John 

Priv.,  Co.  D,  8th  Mo.  Inf. 


O'Donnell,  Menomen 

ist  Lieut  Co.  A,  nth  Mo.  Inf. 


Okes,  George  W 

Priv.,  Co.  I,  2yth  Me.  Inf. 


July  12,  1894 


Sept.  n,  1897 


Yicksburg,  Miss.  .  .    May  22,  186. 


Vicksburg,  Miss.  .  . 


Fort  De  Russev,  La. 


Jan.   24,  1865    . 


May  22,  1863 


Mar.  14,  1864 


Bravery  in  actions  and  scouts 
against  Indians. 


Gallantry  in  the  charge  of  the 
"volunteer  storming  party." 

Voluntarily  joined  the  color 
guard  in  the  assault  on  the 
enemy's  works  when  he  saw 
indications  of  wavering,  and 
caused  the  colors  of  his  regi 
ment  to  be  planted  on  the 
parapet. 

Voluntarily  placed  himself  in 
the  ranks  of  an  assaulting 

column  (being  then  on  staff 
duty )  and  rode  with  it  into 
the  enemy's  works,  being 
the  only  mounted  officer 
present;  was  twice  wounded 
in  battle. 

(*) 


*See  note  on  page  133. 


MEDALS   OF    HONOR. 


Name,  rank,  and  organization.    !  Date  of  issue. 


Oliver,  Charles 

Sergt.,Co.  M,  looth  Pa.  Inf. 

Oliver,  Francis 

ist  Sergt.  Co.  G.  1st  {'.  S.  Cav. 

Oliver,  Paul  A 

Capt.  Co.  E,  5th  N.  Y.  Vet.  Inf. 


O'Neill.  Stephen 

Corp.,  Co.  K,  7th  U.  S.  Inf. 


O'Neill,  William 

Corp..  Co.  I,  4th  U.  S.  Cav. 

Opel,  John   N 

1'riv.,  Co.  G,  7th  Ind  Inf. 


Orbansky,  David 

1'riv.,  Co.  H,  58th  Ohio  Inf. 

Ordway,  Moses 

1'riv.,  Co.  II,  271)1  Me.  Inf. 

O'Regan,  Michael 

1'riv.,  Co.  B,  8th  U.  S.  Cav. 

Orr,  Moses 

1'riv.,  Co.  A,  ist  I".  S.  Cav. 

Orr,  Robert  L 

Col.6ist  Pa.  Inf. 


Orth,  Jacob  G 

Corp.,  Co.  I),  28th  Pa.  Inf. 

Osborne,  William 

Sergt.,  Co.  M,  ist  I".  S.  Cav. 

Osgoo  1,  Henry  B 

ist  Kit-lit.  Co.  I,  271)1  Me.  Inf. 

Oss,  Albert 

I'riv..  Co.  B,  i  ith  NYY.  Inf. 


July  3.1865 
Feb.  14,  1870 
Oct.  12.  1892 

Sept.  28, 1891 

Nov.  19.  1872 
Dec.  i.  1864 

Aug.  2.  '879 
Jan.  24.  1865 
July  24,  1869 
Apr.  12,  1875 
Nov.  28,  1892 


Action. 


Place. 


Date. 


Ground  of  award. 


Petersburg,  Va  ....    Mar.  25,  1865      Capture  of  flag  of  3  ist  Geor 
gia  Infantry  (C.  S.  A. ). 

Chiricahua  Moun-     Oct.   20.1869     Bravery  in  action. 

tains,  Arix. 

Resaca,  Ga May  15.  1864      While  in  charge  of  a  brigade, 

assisted  in  preventing  a  dis 
aster  caused  by  Union  troops 
firing  into  each  other. 

Chancellorsville,      May     i,  1863  '  Took  up  the  colors  from  the 
Ya.  hands  of  the  color  bearer, 

who  had  been  shot  down, 
and  bore  them  through  the 
remainder  of  the  battle. 


Red  River,  Tex .  .  . 
Wilderness.  Ya.  .  . 

Shiloh,  Tenu    .  .  .  . 
Yicksbnrg,    Miss. 
etc. 


Sept.  29,  1872      Bravery  in  action. 

May     5,  1864      Capture  of   flag  of  5<>th    Yir- 
ginia  Infantry  (C.  S.  A. ). 

[  1862  and  1863      Gallantry  in  actions. 


Arizona   Aug.  to  Oct..      Bravery  in  actions  and  scouts 

1868.  against  Indians. 

Winter     of  ,  Gallantry    in   campaigns   and 

1872-73.  engagements  with  Apaches. 

Petersburg,  Ya  ....    Apr.     2,  1865      Carried  the  colors,  at  the  head 

of  the  column,  in  the  assault, 
after  two  color  bearers  had 
been  shot  down. 

Sept.  17,1862  Capture  of  flag,  supposed  to 
be  of  yth  South  Carolina 
Infantry  (C.  S.  A.). 

Winter    of      Gallantry   in   campaigns    and 
1872-73.  engagements  with  Apaches. 

(*) 


Jan.    1 1.  1867      Antietam,  Md 

Apr.    n.  1875    

Jan.    24,  1865    

May     6,  1892 


O'Sullivan,  John 

1'riv.,  Co.  I,  .(th  r.  S.  Cav. 

Otis,  William  M 

I'riv.,  Co.  G,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Overturf,  Jacob  H 

I'riv.,  Co.  K,  83.1  Ind.  Inf. 

Owen,  Elijah  J.  C 

Priv.,  Co.  C,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Owen,  Mark  L.  H 

Priv.,  Co.  C,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Owen,  Melville  C 

Priv.,  Co.  C,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Packard,  Charles  F     

I'riv. .Co.  A,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Packard,  Loren  F 

Sergt.,  Co.  K,  5th  N.  Y.  Cav. 


Page,  Amos  W 

ist  Kieut.  Co.  F,  271)1  Me.  Inf. 


Oct.  13,  1875 
Jan.  24,  1865 
Aug.  13.  1894 
Jan.  24,  1865 
Jan.  24,  1865 


Chancellorsville, 
Va. 


Staked  Plains. Tex. 


May  3,  1863  Remained  in  the  rifle  pits  af 
ter  the  others  had  retreated, 
firing  constantly  and  contest 
ing  the  ground  step  by  step. 

Dec.  8.  1874  Gallantry  in  a  long  chase 
after  Indians. 

(*) 


Yicksburg,  Miss. . .    May  22,1863     Gallantry  in  the  charge  of  the 

•  'volunteer  storming  party. ' ' 

(*) 


Jan.    24,  1865 
Jan.   24,  1865 


(*) 
(*) 
(*) 


Aug.  20.  189)      Raccoon  Ford,  Ya. 


Jan.    24,  1865 


Nov.  27,  1863  Charged  alone  on  three  Con 
federate  soldiers,  and  res 
cued  a  comrade  whom  they 
had  captured. 

i  (*) 


*  Set  note  on  page  133, 


MEDALS   OK    HONOR. 


93 


Xiiine,  rank,  and  organization,    i  Date  of  issue. 


Paine,  Adam 

I'riv.,  Indian  Scouts. 

Palmer,  George  H 

Mus.,  ist  111.  Cav. 


Palmer,  James  W 

I'riv.,  Co.  C,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Palmer,  John  G 

Corp.,  Co.  F,  2 ist  Conn.  Inf. 


Palmer,  William  J 

Col.  1 5th  Pa.  Cav. 


Pardun,  James  M 

ist  vSergt.  Co.  K,  241!]  V.  R.  C. 


Parker,  Benjamin  F 

I'riv.,  Co.  C,,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Parker,  Horace  B  .  .  .  . 
I'riv.,  Co.  G,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Parker,  Joseph  D  

ist  Lieut.  Co.  G,  271)1  ML'.  Inf. 


Parker,  Thomas 

Corp.,  Co.  H,  2d  R.  I.  Inf. 


Parks,  James  W 

Corp.,  Co.  K,  1 1  til  Mo.  Inf. 

Parks,  Jeremiah 

I'riv. ,  Co.  A,  9th  X.  V.  Cav. 

Parnell,  William  R 

ist  Lieut.,  ist  U.  S.  Cav. 


Parody,  John 

I'riv.,  Co.  F,  2-th  Me.  Inf. 

Parrott,  Jacob 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  331!  Ohio  Inf. 


Action. 
Place.  Date. 


Ground  of  award. 


Oct.    13,  1875      Staked  Plains, Tex.    Sept.  20,  1874     Gallantry  in  action. 


Mar.  10,  1896      Lexington,  Me 


Sept.  20,  1 86 1 


Jan.    24,  1865 

Oct.  30.  1896     Fredericksburg.Va.    Dec.  13,  1862 


Feb.  24,  1894      Red  Hill,  Ala Jan.    14,  1865 


May     9,  1865 


Jan.    24,  1865 


April,  1865 


Jan.   24,  1865    

Jan.    24.  1865    

Petersburg,  Va .  .  . 

Sailors  Creek,  Va 
May     9,  1867 


Feb.  22,1865      Xashville,  Tenn.  . 
Oct.    26,1864      Cedar  Creek,  Va.  . 

Sept.  16,1897      White    Bird    Can 
yon,  Idaho. 


.;  Jan.   24,  1865 

Mar.  25,  1863  i  Georgia 


Volunteered  to  fight  in  the 
trenches,  and  also  led  a 
charge  which  resulted  in 
the  recapture  of  a  Union 
hospital,  together  with  Con 
federate  sharpshooters  then 
occupying  the  same. 

(*) 

Volunteered  to  assist  as  gun 
ner  of  a  battery  upon  which 
the  enemy  was  concentrat 
ing  its  fire,  and  fought  with 
the  battery  until  the  close 
of  the  engagement. 

With  150  men,  attacked  and 
defeated  a  superior  force  of 
the  enemy,  capturing  their 
fieldpiece  and  about  loo 
prisoners,  without  the  loss 
of  a  man. 

In  testimony  of  his  faithful 
and  exemplary  conduct  as 
one  of  the  escort  to  the  re 
mains  of  President  Lincoln 
to  Springfield,  111. 


(*) 
(*) 


Apr.  2,  1865  Planted  the  first  color  on  the 
enemy's  works. 

Apr.  6,  1865  Carried  the  regimental  colors 
over  the  creek  after  the  regi 
ment  had  broken  and  been 
repulsed. 

Dec.   16,  1864      Capture  of  flag. 
Oct.    19,1864      Capture  of  flag. 

June  17,  1877  With  a  few  men,  in  the  face  of 
a  heavy  fire  from  pursuing 
Indians,  and  at  imminent 
peril,  returned  and  rescued  a 
soldier  whose  hone  bad  been 
killed,  and  who  had  been 
left  behind  in  the  retreat. 


Parsons,  Joel 

I'riv.,  Co.  B,  4th  Va.  Inf. 


Aug.  16,  1894  i  Vicksburg,  Miss. . 
i 
*  See  note  on  page  133. 


April,  1862  One  of  twenty-two  men  (in 
cluding  two  civilians)  who, 
by  direction  of  General 
Mitchel  (or  Buell),  pene 
trated  nearly  200  miles  south 
into  the  enemy's  territory 
and  captured  a  railroad  train 
at  Big  Shanty,  Ga. ,  in  an 
attempt  to  destroy  the 
bridges  and  track  between 
Chattanooga  and  Atlanta. 

May  22,  1863      Gallantry  in  the  charge  of  the 
"volunteer  storming  party." 


94 


MEDALS   OF   HONOR. 


Name,  rank,  and  organization. 


Patch,  John,  jr 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Patterson,  Gardiner 

Priv.,  Co.  A,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Patterson,  John  H 

1st  Lieut.,  nth  U.  S.  Inf. 


Patterson,  Mark 

Priv.,  Co.  A,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Paul,  Elbridge  R 

Corp.,  Co.  G,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Paul,  Henry  M 

Priv.,  Co.  G,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Paul,  William  H 

Sergt.,  Co.  E,  9oth  Pa.  Inf. 


Action. 


Date  of  issue.    - 


Place. 


Jan.   24,  1865 


Jan.    24,  1865   i 

July  23,1897  !  Wilderness,  Va . 


Jan.   24,  1865    . 
Jan.    24,1865    .. 


Pay,  Byron  E 

Priv.,  Co.  II,  2d  Miiiu.  Inf. 


Payne,  Irvin  C 

Corp.,  Co.  M,  2<1  X.  V.  Cav. 

Payne,  Isaac 

Trumpeter,  Indian  Scouts.  . 

Pearsall,  Platt 

Corp.,  Co.  C,  joth  Ohio  Inf. 

Pearson,  Alfred  L 

Col.  I55tli  Pa.  Inf. 


Jan.    24,  1865 


Date. 


May    5,  1864 


Nov.   3,  1896  I  Antietam,  Md. . . . 


Sept.  n,  1897 


Apr.  24,  1865 


Noleusville,  Twin. 


Sailors  Creek,  Va 


Peavey,  Chandler 

Priv.,  Co.  I,  2-tl-  Me.  Inf. 

Peck,  Cassius 

Serg.,  Co.  F,  1st  U.  S.  S.  S. 


Peck,  Theodore  S 

ist  Lieut.  Co.  H,  gth  Vt.  Inf. 


Peirsol,  James  K 

Sergt.,  Co.  F,  I3th  Ohio  Cav. 


May  2S,  1875  ]  Pecos  River,  Tex.  . 
Aug.  14,  1894  i  Vicksburg,  Miss.  . . 
Sept.  17,  1897  |  Lewis'  Farm,  Ya  .  . 


Jan.    24,  1865    


Oct.    12,  1892 


Sept.   S,  1891 


Blackburn's  Ford, 
Va. 


Newport  Barracks, 
N.C. 


Sept.  17,  1862 


Feb.  15,  1863 


Apr.     6,  1865 
Apr.   25,  1875 


May  22,  1863 


Mar.  29,  1865 


Ground  of  award. 


Sept.  19,  1862 


Apr.  24,  1865      P 


a  i  n  e ' s  Cross 
Roads,  Va. 

*  Sec  note  on  page  133. 


Feb.     2,  1864 


(*) 


Under  the  heavy  fire  of  the 
advancing  enemy,  picked 
up  and  carried  several  hun 
dred  yards  to  a  place  of  safety 
a  wounded  officer  of  his  regi 
ment,  who  was  helpless  and 
would  otherwise  have  been 
burned  in  the  forest. 

(*) 
(*) 


Under  a  most  withering  and 
concentrated  fire,  volunta 
rily  picked  up  the  colors  of 
his  regiment,  when  the 
bearer  and  two  of  the  color 
guard  had  been  killed,  and 
bore  them  aloft  throughout 
the  entire  battle. 

\Vas  one  of  a  detachment  of 

sixteen  men  who  heroically 
defended  a  wagon  train 
against  the  attack  of  125 
cavalry,  repulsed  the  attack, 
and  saved  the  train. 

Capture  of  Virginia  State  col 
ors. 

Gallantrv  in  action. 


Gallantry  in  the  charge  of  the 
"volunteer  storming  party." 

Seeing  a  brigade  forced  back 
liv  the  enemy,  he  seized  his 
regimental  color,  called  on 
his  men  to  follow  him,  and 
advanced  upon  the  enemy 
under  a  severe  fire.  The 
whole  line  took  up  the  ad 
vance,  the  lost  ground  was 
regained,  and  the  enemy  was 
repulsed. 

(*) 

Took  -command  of  such  sol 
diers  as  he  could  get  ind 
attacked  and  captured  a 
Confederate  battery  of  four 
guns  Also,whileonarecon- 
noissance,  overtook  and  cap 
tured  a  Confederate  soldier. 

By  long  and  persistent  re 
sistance  and  burning  the 
bridges,  kept  a  superior  force 
of  the  enemy  at  bay  and  cov 
ered  the  retreat  of  the  gar 
rison. 


Apr.     5,  1865  !  Capture  of  flag. 


MEDALS   OF   HONOR. 


95 


Name,  rank,  and  organization,     j  Date  of  issue. 


Action. 


Pendexter,  Paul 

Priv.,Co.  II,  27th  .Ale.  Inf. 

Pengally,  Edward 

Priv.,  Co.  (',,  Stli  U.  S.  Cav. 

Pennell,  Horace 

I'riv.,  Co.  C.  271)1  Me.  Inf. 

Pennsyl,  Josiah 

Sergt.,  Co.  M,  6th  U.  S.  Cav. 

Pennypacker,  Galusha 

Col.  97th  Pa.  Inf. 


Pentzer,  Patrick  H 

Corp.,  Co.  C,  97111  111.  Inf. 

Perkins,  George  D 

Priv.,  Co.  II,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Perkins,  James  G 

I'riv.,  Co.  1C,  271)1  Me.  Inf. 

Perkins,  John 

Priv.,  Co.  H,  2/th  Me.  Inf. 

Perkins,  John  W 

ad  Lieut.  Co.  P,  27  Me.  Inf. 

Perkins,  Otis  W    . 

Priv.,  Co.  I,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Perkins,    Samuel 

Priv.,  Co.  P,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Perry,  Pharaoh 

Priv.,  Co.  D,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Perry,  William  R 

Priv.,  Co.  I),  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Pesch,  Joseph 

Priv.,  Battery  A,  1st  Mo.  I,.  A. 


Date. 


Place. 

Jan.    24,  1865  j 


Peb.  14,  1870     Chiricahua  Monn-     Oct.   20,  1869 
tains,  Ariz. 

Jan.    24,  1865    ! 

Apr.  23,  1875      Upper  Washita.,      Sept.  u,  1874 
Tex. 

Aug.  17,  1891      Port  i'isher,  N.  C .  .    Jan.    15,1865 


Ground  of  award. 


Sept.  24,  1879  j  Blakely,  Ala Apr.     9,  1865 

Jan.    24,  1865  j ; 

Jan.    24,  1865 

Jan.    24,  1X65     


Jan.    24,  1865  i 

Jan.    24,  1865    

Jan.    24,  1865    


Jan.    24,  1895    . 

Jan.    24,  1865    


Pettigrew,  Colby  H 

Priv.,  Co.  G,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Pettigrew,  John 

Corp.,  Co.  G,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Petty,  Philip 

Sergt,  Co.  A,  136111  Pa.  Inf. 


Phife,  Lewis 

Sergt.,  Co.  B,  8th  U.  S.  Cav. 

Philbrick,  Ira  A 

Priv.,  Co.  H,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Philbrick,  Robert  S 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Philipsen,  Wilhelm  O 

Blacksmith,  Troop  D,  5th  U.  S. 
Cav. 


Mar.  10,  1896     Grand  Gulf,  Miss. . I  Apr.     28-29, 

1863. 


Jan.   24.  1865  j. 
Jan.   24,  1865  I. 


Aug.  15,  1893      Predericksburg,      Dec.  13,  1862 
Va. 


July  24,  1869      Arizona  Aug.  to  Oct., 

1868. 

Jan.    24,  1865    

Jan.    24,  1865  !. 

Dec.  12,1894  ;  Milk  Creek,  Colo.  .    Sept.  29, 1879 


(*) 

Gallantry  in  action. 

(*) 
j  Gallantry  in  action. 

Gallantly  led  the  charge  over 
a  traverse  and  planted  the 
colors  of  one  of  his  regi 
ments  thereon;  was  severely 
wounded. 

Capture  of  flag. 
(*) 
(*) 
(*) 
(*) 
(*) 
(*) 
(*) 
(*) 

With  two  comrades  volunta 
rily  took  position  on  board 
the  steamer  Chet'St'inaii  ,  in 
charge  of  all  the  guns  and 
ammunition  of  the  battery, 
and  remained  in  charge  of 
the  same,  although  tin- 
steamer  became  unmanage 
able  and  was  exposed  for 
some  time  to  a  heavy  fire 
from  the  enemy. 

(*) 
(*) 

Took  up  the  colors  as  they 
fell  out  of  the  hands  of  the 
wounded  color  bearer,  and 
carried  them  forward  in  the 
charge. 

Bravery  in  actions  and  scouts 
against  Indians. 

(*) 


With  nine  others  voluntarily 
attacked    and    captured    a 

strong  position  held  by  In 
dians. 


*  See  note  on  page  133. 


MEDALS   OF   HONOR. 


Name,  rank,  and  organization.       Date  of  issue. 


Action. 
Place.  Date. 


< Ground  of  award 


Phillips,  Josiah 

l'riv.,Co.  K,  MSth  Pa.  Inf. 

Phillips,  Rufus 

Priv.,C<>.  A,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Phillips,  Samuel  D 

Priv.,  Co.  II,  2(1  I'.  S.  Cav. 

Phillips,  Trafton 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Phisterer,  Frederick 

ist  Lieut.,  iSth  V.  S.  Inf. 


Phoenix,  Edwin 

Corp.,  Co.  1C,  4th  I".  S.  Cav. 

Pickernell,  Richard 

Priv.,  Co.  G,  271)1  Me.  Inf. 

Pickle,  Alonzo  H 

Sergt.,  Co.  H,  ist  Minn.  Inf. 

Pierce,  Charles  A 

Corp.,  Co.  I),  271)1  Me.  Inf. 

Pierce,  Daniel 

Priv.,  Co.  G,  2-th  Me.  Inf. 

Pierce,  Henry  B 

Corp.,  Co.  I),  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Pierce,  Sylvester 

1'riv.,  Co.  15,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Pierce,  William  B 

Sergt.,  Co.  F.  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Pierson,  Stephen 

21!  Lieut.  Co.  I),  27th  X.  J.  Inf. 


Apr.  24,  1865      Sutherland  Station.    Apr.     2.  1865 
Va. 

Jan.    24.  1865    , 

Aug.    S,  1877      Muddy    Creek.      May     7,  1877 
Mont. 

Jan.    24,  i  865    

Dec.  12.  1894      Stone  River,  Tenn.     Dec.  31,  1862 


.  Oct.   13,  1875  Near   Red    River,      Sept,    26-28, 

Tex.  1874. 

.  Jan.    24,  1865  . 

.  June  12,  1895  Deep  liottom,  Ya.  .    Aug.  14,  1864 

.  Jan.    24,  1865 

.  Jan.    24,  1865     , 

.  Jan.    24,1865    j 

.  Jan.    24,  1865     , 

.  Jan.    24,  1865    


May  II,  1887    . 


Pike,  Charles  M 

Priv.,  Co.  A,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Pike,  George  B 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Pike,  William  C 

Corp.,  Co.  H,  27111  Me.  Inf. 

Pillsbury,  Woodman 

Priv..  Co.  K,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Pingree,  Samuel  E 

Capt.  Co.  K,  3d  Vt.  Inf. 


Jan.   24,  1865    

Jan.    24,  1865    ; 

Jan.    24,1865     | 

Jan.    24,  1865 .' 

Aug.  17,  1891   :  Lees  Mills,  Va.  .  .  .    Apr.   16.  186 


Pinkham,  Charles   H 

Sergt.  Maj.  57111  Mass.  Inf. 


Pinn,  Robert 

ist  Sergt.  Co.  I,  5th  U.  .S.  C.  T. 


Piper,  Horace  L 

2d  Lieut.  Co.  K,  271)1  Me.  Inf. 


Apr.  15,  1895  j  Fort  Stedinan,  Va.!  Mar.  25,  1865 


Apr.     6,  1865      Chapin's       Farm,      Sept   29,  1864 
near  Richmond, 
Va. 


Jan.   24,  1865 


Capture  of  flag. 


Gallantry  in  action. 


(*) 

Voluntarily   conveyed,  under 
a  heavy  fire,  information  to 

the  commander  of  a  battal 
ion  of  regular  troops,  by 
which  the  battalion  was 
saved  from  capture  or  an 
nihilation. 

Gallantry  in  action. 


(*) 

Saved  the  life  of  an  officer 
lying  between  the  lines. 

(*) 
(*) 
(*) 
(*) 
(*) 

Offered  his  services  to  the 
Government  after  expira 
tion  of  his  term. 

(*) 
(*) 
(*) 
(*) 

Gallantly  led  his  company 
across  a  wide,  deep  creek, 
drove  the  enemy  from  the 
rifle  pits,  which  were  within 
2  yards  of  the  farther  bank, 
and  remained  at  the  head  of 
his  men  until  a  second  time 
severely  wounded. 

Captured  the  flag  of  the  57th 
North  Carolina  Infantry  (C. 
S.  A.  ),  and  saved  his  own 
colors  by  tearing  them  from 
the  staff  while  the  enemy 
was  in  the  camp. 

Took  command  of  Company  I 
after  all  the  officers  had  been 
killed  or  wounded  and  gal 
lantly  led  it  in  battle. 

(*) 


*  See  note  on  page  133. 


MEDALS    OF    HONOR. 


97 


Name,  rank,  and  organization.       Date  of  issue. 


Action. 


Place. 


Date. 


Pittihger   William 

Sergt.,  Co.  G,  21!  Ohio  Inf. 


Mar.  25,  1863      Georgia 


April,  1862 


Pittman,  George  J Apr.  24,  1865      Sailors  Creek,  Va .  .    Apr.     6,  1865 

Sergt.,  Co.  C,  istN.Y. (Lincoln) 
Cav. 

Pitts,  George Jan.   24,  1865 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Plant,  Henry  E Apr.  27,  1896      Bentonville,  X.  C.  .:  Mar.  19,  1865 

Priv.,  Co.  I',  14th  Mich.  Inf. 


Platt,  George  C July   12,  1895      Fairfieki,  Pa  .  . 

Priv.,  Troop  H,  6th  U.  S.  Cav. 


July     3,  iH63 


Flatten,  Frederick Nov.  16,  1876  I  Sappa  Creek,  Kans.    Apr.  23,  1875 

Sergt.,  Co.  H,  6th  U.  S.  Cav. 

Plowman,  George  H ;   Dec.     I,  1864  !   Petersburg, Va  . . . .    June  17,  1864 

Sergt.  Maj.,3d  Md.  Inf. 

Plumer,  Jeremiah Jan.    24,  1865    

Capt.  Co.  F,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Plumer,  William Jan.    24,  1865    

Priv.,  Co.  A,  2yth  Me.  Inf. 

Plunkett,  Thomas    Mar.  30,  1866      Fredericksburg.Va.;   Dec.   1 1,  1862 

Sergt.,  Co.  K,  2ist  Mass.  Inf. 


Poole,  James  A 

Priv.,  Co.  F,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Poppe,  John  A 

Sergt.,  Co.  F,  5th  U.  S.  Cav. 

Porter,  John  R 

Priv.,  Co.  G,  2ist  Ohio  Inf. 


Jan.    24,  1865  | 

Jan.    27,  1880  j   Milk  River,  Colo.  . 
1863  or   1864      Georgia 


Sept.    29     to 
Oct.  5,  1879. 

April,  1862 


Porter,  Samuel Aug.  25,  1870      Wichita  River, Tex.  July   12,  1870 

Farrier,  Co.  L,  6th  U.  S.  Cav. 

Porter,  William   July     3,  1865      Sailors  Creek,  Va.  .  Apr.     6,  1865 

Sergt.,  Co.  H,  ist  N.  J.  Cav. 

Post,  Philip  Sidney Mar.  18,  1893  i  Nashville,  Tenn.  . .  Dec.     15-16, 

Col.  sgth  111.  Inf.  1864. 


*See  note  on  page  133. 


Ground  of  award. 


One  of  twenty -two  men  (in 
cluding  two  civilians)  who, 
by  direction  of  General 
Mitchel  (or  Buell),  pene 
trated  nearly  200  miles  south 
into  the  enemy's  territory 
and  captured  a  railroad  train 
at  Big  Shanty,  Ga. ,  in  an  at 
tempt  to  destroy  the  bridges 
and  track  between  Chatta 
nooga  and  Atlanta. 

Capture  of  flag  of  the  Sumter 
Heavy  Artillery  (C.  S.  A. ). 

(*) 

Rushed  into  the  midst  of  the 
enemy  and  rescued  the  col 
ors,  the  color  bearer  having 
fallen,  mortally  wounded. 

Seized  the  regimental  flag  up 
on  the  death  of  the  standard 
bearer,  in  a  hand-to-hand 
fight,  and  prevented  it  from 
falling  into  the  hands  of  the 
enemy. 

Gallantry  in  action. 

Recaptured  the  colors  of  the 
2<1  Pennsylvania  Provisional 
Artillery. 

(*) 

(*) 

Seized  the  colors  of  his  regi 
ment,  the  color  bearer  hay 
ing  been  shot  down,  and  lx>re 
them  to  the  front,  where  both 
his  arms  were  carried  off  bv 
a  shell. 


Gallantry  in  action. 

One  of  twenty-two  men  (in 
cluding  two  civilians)  who, 
by  direction  of  General 
Mitchel  (or  Buell),  pene 
trated  nearly  2(xj  miles  south 
into  the  enemy's  territory 
and  captured  a  railroad  train 
at  Big  Shanty,  Ga.,  in  an  at 
tempt  to  destroy  the  bridges 
and  track  between  Chatta 
nooga  and  Atlanta. 

Gallantry  in  action. 

Among  the  first  to  check  the 
enemy's  countercharge. 

With  his  brigade,  attacked  a 
strong  position  under  a  ter 
rific  fire  of  grape,  canister, 
and  musketry,  where  he  was 
struck  down  by  a  grape  shot. 


MEDALS   OF   HONOR. 


Name,  rank,  ami  organization.      Date  of  issue. 


Action. 


Place. 


Postles,  J.  Parke July  22,  1892      Gettysburg,  Pa.  . 

Capt.  Co.  A,  1st  Del.  Inf. 


Date. 


July     2,  1863 


Ground  of  award. 


Potter,  George  W 

1'riv.,  Co.  G.  1st  R.  I.  L.  A. 


Feb.  27,  1886      Petersburg,  Va  ....    Apr.     2,  1865 


Potter,  Norman  F  ...............    June  24,  1865  j  Lookout     Moun-  |  Nov.  24,  1863 

ist  Sergt.   Co.  K,  149th   N.  V.  tain,  Tenn. 

Inf. 


Powell,  William  H 
Maj.  2d  \V.  Va.  Cav. 


July  22,  1890     Sinking  Creek  Val-    Nov.  26,  1862 
ley.Va. 


Voluntarily  delivered  an  order, 
in  the  face  of  heavy  fire  of 
the  enemy. 

One  of  the  charging  column 
which  turned  the  enemy's 
guns;  was  severely  wounded. 

Capture  of  flag  ( Bragg' s 
army ) . 

Distinguished  services  in  raid, 
where,  with  twenty  men,  he 
charged  and  captured  the 
enemy's  camp,  500  strong, 
without  the  loss  of  a  man  or 
gun- 
Gallantry  in  action. 

Swam  the  river  under  heavy 
fire  to  establish  a  cross 
ing. 

Gallantry  in  action. 


Powers,  Thomas ...    Feb.   14,  1870      Chiricahna  Moun-      Oct.    20,  1869 

Cor]).,  Co.  G,  1st  V.  S.  Cav.  tains,  Ariz. 

Powers,  Wesley  J Oct.   24,  1895      Oostanoula.Ga.  .  .  .    Apr.     3,  1865 

1'riv.,  Co.  F,  14/th  111.  Inf. 

Pratt,  James Nov.  19,  1872      Red  River,  Tex  .  .  .    Sept.  29,  1872 

Blacksmith,  Co.  I,  41)1  I".  S.  Cav. 

Pray,  William  A Jan.    24,  1865    : (*) 

Priv.,  Co.  I),  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Pray,  William  H Jan.    24,1865 !  (*) 

Priv.,  Co.  H,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Prentice,  Joseph  R Feb.     3,  1894     Stone  River, Tenn.!  Dec.  31,  1862  ;  Voluntarily  rescued  the  body 

Priv.,  Co.  1J,  igth  I'.  S.  Inf.  of  his  commanding  officer, 

who  had  fallen  mortally 
wounded. 

Prescott,  Alpheus j  Jan.    24,  1865    |  (*) 

Priv.,  Co.  A,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Prescott,  Roswell Jan.    24,  1865    (*) 

Priv.,  Co.  A.,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Prescott,  Wallace Jan.    24,  1865  ! I  (*) 

1'riv.,  Co.  A,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Preston,  Noble  D Nov.  22,  1889     Trevilian  Station,      June  1 1,  1864      Voluntarily  led   a  charge,  in 

Capt.  Co.  A,  loth  N.  Y.  Cav.  Va.  which   he   was    severely 

wounded. 

Purcell,  Hiram  W May  12,1894      F'air  Oaks,  Va May  31,  1862      While  carrying  the  regimental 

Sergt.,  Co.  G,  lo.jth  Pa.  Inf.  colors  on  the  retreat,  he  re 

turned  to  face  the  advancing 
enemy,  flag  in  hand,  and 
saved  the  other  color,  which 
would  otherwise  have  l>een 
captured. 

Purman,  James  J Oct.   30,  1896      Gettysburg,  1'a July     3,  1863   j  Voluntarily  assisted  a  wound- 
Lieut.,  Co.  A,  I4oth  Pa.  Inf.  ed   comrade   to   a   place  of 

apparent  safety  while  the 
enemy  were  in  close  prox 
imity;  he  received  the  fire 
of  the  enemy  and  a  wound 
which  resulted  in  the  am 
putation  of  his  left  leg. 

Putnam,  Edgar  P May  13,1892      Crumps  Creek,  Va.     May  27,  1864  ,  With  a  small  force  on  a  recon- 

Sergt.,  Co.  I),  gth  N.  V.  Cav.  uoissance,  drove  off  a. strong 

body  of  the  enemy,  charged 
into  another  force  of  the 
enemy's  cavalry,  and  stam 
peded  them,  taking  twenty- 
seven  prisoners. 

Pym,  James..  Oct.     5,1878     Little  Big  Horn     June  25,  1876     Voluntarily   went   for  water, 

Priv.,  Co.  B,  7th  U.  S.  Cav.  River,  Mont.  and  secured  the   same,  un 

der  heavy  fire. 
*Sec  note  on  page  133. 


MEDALS    OF    HONOR. 


99 


Name,  rank,  and  organization.      Date  of  issue. 


Action. 


Place. 


Date. 


Quay,  Matthew  S  . 
Col.  1 34th  Pa.  Inf. 


Quimby,  Hosea  M 

Sergt.,  Co.  I),  271)1  Me.  Inf. 

Quinlan,  James 

Maj.  88th  N.  V.  Inf. 


July    9,  1888  i  Frederick8burg,Va.|  Dec.  13,  1862 


Jan.   24,  1865 


Feb.  18,  1891      Savage  Station,  Va.    June  29,  1862 


Quinney,  James . 

Priv.,  Co.  D,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Raerick,  John 

Priv.,  Co.  L,  8th  I".  S.  Cav. 

Rafferty,  Peter 

Priv.,  Co.  B,  6gth  N.  Y.  Inf. 


Jan.    24,  1865 

Mar. 


1870 


Lyry  Creek,  Ariz.  .    Oct.   14,  1869 
Aug.    2,  1897      Malvern  Hill,  Va.  ,|  July     I,  1862 


Ragnar,  Theodore 

ist  vSergt.  Co.  K,  7th  V.  S.  Cav. 

Ramsdell,  Paul  R 

Priv.,  Co.  D,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Rand,  Charles  F 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  1 2th  N.  Y.  Inf. 


Rand,  Edward  M 

Adjt.  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Rankin,  William 

Priv.,  Co.  F,  4th  I'.  S.  Cav. 

Ranney,  Myron  H 

Priv.,  Co.  G,  I3th  N.  Y.  Inf. 


Apr.   13,  1891 
Jan.   24,  1865 


Oct.   23,  1897 


White  Clay  Creek, 
S.  Dak. 


Dec.  30,  1890 


Jan.    24,  1865 


Blackburns    Ford,     July  18,  1861 
Va. 


Grouud  of  award. 


Although  out  of  service,  he 
voluntarily  resumed  duty  on 
the  eve  of  battle  and  took  a 
conspicuous  part  in  the 
charge  011  the  heights. 

(*) 

Led  his  regiment  on  the  ene 
my's  battery,  silenced  the 
guns.,  held  the  position 
against  overwhelming  num 
bers,  and  covered  the  re 
treat  of  the  2d  Army  Corps. 

(*) 

Gallantry  in  action  with  In 
dians. 

Having  been  wounded  and  di 
rected  to  the  rear,  declined  to 
go,  but  continued  in  action, 
receiving  several  additional 
wounds,  which  resulted  in 
his  capture  by  the  enemy 
and  his  total  disability  for 
military  service. 

Bravery. 

(*) 

Remained  in  action  when  a 
part  of  his  regiment  broke 
in  disorder,  joined  another 
company  and  fought  with 
it  through  the  remainder  of 
the  engagement. 

(*) 


Ransbottom,  Alfred 

ist  Sergt.  Co.  K,  971)1  Ohio  Inf. 

Ratcliff,   Edward 

ist  Sergt.  Co.  C,  38th  U.  S.  C.  T. 


Raub,  Jacob  F 

Asst.  Surg.  2ioth  Pa.  Inf. 


Nov.  19,  1872  |  Red   River,  Tex...    Sept.  29, 1872      Gallantry  in  action  with   In 
dians. 

Mar.  23,  1895  j   Bull  Run,  \'a Aug.  30,  1862      Picked  up  the  colors  and  car 
ried  them  off  the  field  after 
the  color  bearer  had  been 
I       shot  down. 

Feb.  22,  1865      Franklin,  Tenn  .  .  .    Nov.  30,  1864  !  Capture  of  flag. 


Apr.     6,  1865 


Apr.  20,  1896 


Raymond,  William  H 

Corp.,  Co.  A,  io8th  N.  Y.  Inf. 


Read,  Mort  A 

Lieut.,  Co.  D,  8th  N,  Y.  Cav. 


Mar.  10,  1896 


Apr.  24,  1865 


Chapin's  Farm,  j  Sept.  29,  1864 
near  Richmond, 
Va. 


Hatchers  Run,  Va. 


Gettysburg,  Pa. . .  . 


Appomattox    Sta 
tion,  Va. 

*  Sec  note  on  page  133. 


Feb.     5,1865 


July     3,  1863 


Apr.     8,  1865 


Commanded  and  gallantly  led 
his  company  after  the  com 
manding  officer  had  been 
killed;  was  the  first  enlisted 
man  to  enter  the  enemy's 
works. 

Discovering  a  flank  movement 
by  the  enemy,  apprised  the 
commanding  general,  at 
great  peril,  and,  though  a 
noncombatant,  voluntarily 
participated  with  the  troops 
in  repelling  this  attack. 

Voluntarily  and  under  a  severe 
fire,  brought  a  box  of  ammu 
nition  to  his  comrades  on  the 
skirmish  line. 

Capture  of  flag  of  ist  Texas 
Infantry  (C.  S.  A.). 


IOO 


MEDALS    OF    HONOR. 


Name,  rank,  and  organization. 


Date  of  issue. 


Action. 


Place. 


Rebmann,  George  F 

Sergt.,  Co.  H,  I  igth  111.  Inf. 

Reddick,  William   H 

Corp.,  Co.  B,  33d  Ohio  Inf. 


June    8,  1865      Blakely,  Ala 


Mar.  25,  1863 


Redlon,  Gideon  W.  T 

I'riv..  Co.  C,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Redlon,  Isaac 

Priv.,  Co.  C,  2-th  Me.  Inf. 

Reed,  Charles  W 

Bugler,  9th  Mass.  Battery. 

Reed,  George  C 

Priv.,  C<>.  K,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Reed,  George  W 

Priv.,  Co.  I-:,  I  ith  Pa.  Inf. 

Reed,  James  C.  .  . 

Priv.,  Co.  A,  <Sth  f.  S.  Cav. 


Reed,  Thomas 

Priv.,  Co.  C,  2;tli  N.  J.  Inf. 

Reed,  William.  .  . 

I'riv..  Co.  H,8th  Mo.  Inf. 

Reeder,  Charles   A 

Priv.,  Co.  C,,  I2th  \V.  Va.  Inf. 

Reid,  Robert   . 

Priv..  Co.  G,  4,Sth  Pa.  Inf. 

Reigle,  Daniel  P 

Corp..  Co.  I',  871)1  Pa.  Inf. 

Renninger,  Louis 

Priv.,  Co.  H,  37th  Ohio  Inf. 

Reynolds,  George 

Priv..  Co.  M,  9th  N.  V.  Cav. 

Rhodes,  Israel  K    . 
Mus.,  Co.  E,  27th  Me.  Inf. 


Georgia 


Jan.    24,  1865 


Jan.   24,  1865    

Aug.  1 6,  1895     Gettysburg,  Pa.  .  . 
Jan.    24,  1865    


Sept.   3,  1864      Weldon   Railroad, 
Va. 

July  24,  1869      Arizona   


May  17,  1884 


Date. 


Apr.     9,  1865 
April,  1862. 


July     2.  1863 


Ground  of  award. 


Capture  of  flag. 

One  of  twenty-two  men  ( in 
cluding  two  civilians)  who, 
by  direction  of  General 
Mitchel  (or  Buell),  pene 
trated  nearly  200  miles  south 
into  the  enemy's  territory 
and  captured  a  railroad  train 
at  Big  Shanty,  Ga. ,  in  an  at 
tempt  to  destroy  the  bridges 
and  track  between  Chatta 
nooga  and  Atlanta. 

(*) 

Rescued  his  wounded  captain 
from  Ixitween  the  lines. 

(*) 


Aug.  21,  1864     Capture  of  flag. 

I 


Apr.  29,  1868 


Dec.  12,  1895      Vicksburg,  Miss.  .  .!   May  22,  1863 


Apr.     3,1867     Battery  Gregg, near 
Petersburg,  Va. 

Dec.     1,1864      Petersburg,  Va  .... 


Defended  his  position  (with 
three  others)  against  a  party 
of  seventeen  hostile  Indians, 
under  heavy  fire  at  close 
quarters,  the  entire  party  ex 
cept  himself  being  severely 
wounded. 

Offered  his  services  to  the 
Government  after  expira 
tion  of  term  of  enlistment. 

Gallantry  in  the  charge  of  the 
"volunteer  storming  party." 

Apr.     2,  1865      Capture  of  flag. 


1863 


June  17,  1864      Capture  of  flag  of  44th  Geor 
gia  Infantry  (C.  S.  A. ). 


Oct.   26,1864  Cedar  Creek,  Va.  ..    Oct.    19,1864 

Aug.  15,  1894  Vicksburg,  Miss.  . 

Sept.  27,  1864  Winchester,  Va  .  . 

Jan.    24,  1865  


May  22,  1863 
Sept.  1 9,  1864 


Rhodes,  Julius 

Priv.,  Co.  !•',  5th  N.  Y.  Cav. 


Rhodes.  Sylvester  D 

Capt.  Co.  D,  6 ist  Pa.  Inf. 


Mar.     I,  1887 


Feb.  1 6,  1897 


Thoroughfare  Gap, 
Va. 


Bull  Run,  Va 


Fisher's  Hill,  Va  . 


Aug.  28,  1862 


Capture  of  flag. 

Gallantry  in  the  charge  of  the 

"volunteer  storming  party." 

Capture  of  Virginia  State  flag. 

(*) 

After  having  had  his  horse 
shot  under  him  in  the  fight, 
he  voluntarily  joined  the 
iovsth  New  York  Volunteers 
and  was  conspicuous  in  the 
advance  on  the  enemy's 
lines. 

Aug.  30,  1862  j  Gallantry  in  the  advance  on 
the  skirmish  line,  where  he 
was  wounded. 


Sept.  22,  1864 


*  See  note  on  page  133. 


Was  on  the  skirmish  line 
which  drove  the  enemy  from 
the  first  intrenchment,  and 
was  the  first  man  to  enter 
the  breastworks,  capturing 
one  of  the  guns  and  turning 
it  upon  the  enemy. 


MEDALS   OF  HONOR. 


Name,  rank,  and  organization.       Date  of  issue. 


Rice,  Edmund 

Maj.  I gth  Mass.  Inf. 


Rich,  Carlos  H 

ist  Sergt.  Co.  I),  4th  Vt.  Inf. 

Richards,  Orin  E 

Priv.,Co.  K,  2-th  Me.  Inf. 

Richardson,  Joseph  P 

Priv.,Co.  K,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Richardson,  William  R 

Priv.,  Co.  A,  2<1  Ohio  Cav. 


Oct.     6,  1891 


Action. 


Place. 


Date. 


Ground  of  award. 


Gettysburg,  Pa July     3,  1863 


Richey,  William  E 

Sergt..  Co.  A,  15111  Ohio  Inf. 


Richman,  Samuel 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  «th  T.  S.  Cav. 

Richmond,  James 

Priv.,  Co.  F,  8th  Ohio  Inf. 

Ricker,  Alonzo  F 

Priv.,  Co.  A,  2yth  Me.  Inf. 

Ricker,  Phendeus   H 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Ricker,  Timothy  F 

Priv.,  Co.  B,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Ricksecker,  John  H 

Priv.,  Co.  D,  I04th  Ohio  Inf. 

Riddell,  Rudolph 

Lieut.,  Co.  I,  6ist  N.  Y.  Inf. 

Ridley,  Joseph 

Priv.,  Co.  E,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Ridley,  Joseph  H 

Priv.,  Co.  I,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Ridlon,  Henry 

Priv.,  Co.  A,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Ridlon,  John 

Priv.,  Co.  A,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Ridlon,  William 

Priv.,  Co.  H,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Riley,  Thomas 

Priv.,  Co.  I),  ist  La.  Cav. 

Rines,  George  W 

Priv.,  Co.  H,  2-th  Me.  Inf. 

Ripley,  William  Y.  W 

Lieut.  Col.  ist  IT.  S.  S.  S. 


Conspicuous  bravery  on  the 
third  day  of  the  battle,  in 
the  countercharge  against 
Pickett's  Division,  where  he 
fell  severely  wounded  within 
the  enemy's  lines. 

Jan.      4,  1895      Wilderness,  Va.  .  .  .    May    5,  1864      Saved  the  life  of  an  officer. 

Jan.    24,  .865   , (*) 

Jan.    24,  1865    (*) 

Apr.  7,  1866  Sailors  Creek,  Va..  Apr.  6,  1865  '  Furnished  important  informa 
tion  as  to  the  position  of  the 
enemy,  and  the  approaches 
thereto,  to  General  Sheri 
dan. 

While  on  the  extreme  front, 
between  the  lines  of  the  com 
batants,  single  handed  he 
captured  a  Confederate  ma 
jor  who  was  armed  and 
mounted. 

Bravery  in  actions  with  In 
dians. 


Nov.    9,  1893     Chickamauga,  Ga  . 


Sept.  19,  1863 


Sept.    6.  1869      Ariz.ona   1868-1869 


Dec.      I,  1864      Gettysburg,  Pa  ...  .    July     3,  1863      Capture  of  flag. 

Jan.  24,  1865  ; 

Jan.  24,  1865  : 

Jan.  24,  1865 

Feb.     4,  1865      Franklin,  Tenn  .  -  .     Nov.  30,  1864 

Apr.  24,1865      Sailors  Creek,  Va .       A— •      ^   'y<;r 

Jan.    24,  1865 

Jan.    24,  1865 

Jan.    24,  1865  i 

Jan.    24,  1865  | 

Jan.    24,  1865    .... 


Bailors  i_reek,  va.  . 

Apr.     t>,  ir>e>5 

Blakely,  Ala  

Apr.     4,  1865 

(*) 
(*) 
(*) 

Capture  of   flag  of   i6th   Ala 
bama  Artillery  (  C.  S.  A.  ). 

Capture  of  flag 
(*) 
(*) 
(*) 

(*) 


Roach,  Hampton  M 

Corp.,  Co.  F,  5th  U.  S.  Cav. 


Jan.    24,  1865 


Mar.  II,  1893  j  Malvern  Hill,  Va. 


Jan.    27,  1880  |  Milk  River,  Colo  .  . 


(*) 

Capture  of  flag. 


(*) 


July  i.  1862  ,  Brought  up  two  regiments, 
which  he  led  against  the 
enemy,  himself  being  se 
verely  wounded. 

Sept.  29  to  |  Erected  breastworks  under 
Oct.  5,1879.  fire;  also  kept  the  command 
supplied  with  water  three 
consecutive  nights,  while 
exposed  to  fire  from  am 
bushed  Indians  at  close 
range. 


*Sec  note  on  page  133. 


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MEDAtS   OF   HONOR. 


Action. 


Name,  rank,  and  organization.       Date  of  issue. 


Place. 


Robbins,  Augustus  J 

2d  Lieut.  Co.  B,  2(1  Yt.  Inf. 


Robbins,  Marcus  M 

I'riv.,  Co.  H,  6th  I*.  S.  Cav. 
Roberts,  Alvah 

I'riv.,  Co.  I,  2; 
Roberts,  Dimond,  jr 

Corp.,  Co.  I,  27th  .) 
Roberts,  George  H  .  . 

Sergt.,  Co.  I,  27th 
Roberts,  John 

Priv.,  Co.  G,  2; 
Roberts,  Joshua 

Priv. ,  Co.  C,.  2- 
Roberts,  Luke  H 

Corp.,  Co.  I,  271)1  Me.  Inf. 
Roberts,  Otis  O 

Sergt.,  Co.  H,6th  Me.  Inf. 
Roberts,  William  F 

Corp.,  Co.  I,  2-th  Me.  Inf. 
Robertson,  Robert  S 

ist  Lieut.  Co.  K,  93d  N.  Y.  Inf 


Mar.  24,  1892      Spottsylvania,  Ya  . 


Date. 


Ground  of  award. 


May  12,  1864  While  voluntarily  serving  as 
a  staff  officer,  successfully 
withdrew  a  regiment  across 
and  around  a  severely  ex 
posed  position,  to  the  rest  of 
the  command;  was  severely 
wounded. 


Nov.  1 6,  1876      Sappa Creek, Kans.    Apr.   23,1875 


Tan 

2J. 

1  86s 

th  Me. 

Inf. 

24 

1  86s 

:th  Me 
:  H 

Inf. 

Tan 

24 

7th  Me 
7th  Me 

.  Inf. 

i  nt; 

.  .    Jan. 
Ian 

24< 
24 

i86s 

7th  Me 
-I  

7th  Me 

Inf. 
inf. 

.  .    Jan. 

24. 

Dec.  28,  1863 
Jan.    24,  1865 


Rappahan  nock 
Station,  Ya. 


Nov.    7,1863 


Gallantry  in  engagement  with 
Indians. 

(*) 


(*) 


(*) 
(*) 

Capture  of  flag  of  8th  Louisi 
ana  Infantry  ( C.  S.  A. ). 

(*) 


Aug.    2,  1897      Corbin's      Bridge, 
Va. 


Robertson,  Samuel 

I'riv.,  Co.  (1,  33(1  Ohio  Inf. 


-Sept.      ,  1863 


Robie,  George  F 

Sergt.,  Co.  I),  7th  N.  H.  Inf 
Robinson,  Edwin  A 

I'riv.,  Co.  A,  2-th  : 
Robinson,  Emery  S  .    . 

I'riv.,  Co.  I,  27th  M 
Robinson,  George  E 

I'riv.,  Co.  I,  27th  Me.  Inf. 
Robinson,  Horace  V 

Corp.,  Co.  I,  27th  11 
Robinson,  James  H  .  .  .  . 


Robinson,  John 

I'riv.,  Co.  I,  igth  Mass.  Inf. 
Robinson,  John  C 

Brig.  Gen.,  U.  S.  Vols. 


Georgia  .  .  . 


May 


June  12,  1883      Before  Richmond, 
Va. 


Jan.    24,  1  86s 

He.  Inf. 

Jan.    24,  1865 

le.  Inf. 

Jan.    24,  1865 



le.  Inf. 

r 

Jan.    24,  1865 

le.  Inf. 

April  4,  1865 

Arkansas 

ch.  Cav. 

Dec.     i    186.1 

Getlvulnirir    Pa 

Tiilv      i    iStfii 

Mar.  28,  1894  '  Laurel  Hill,  Ya May    8,1864 


*See  note  on  pa^t-'  133. 


8,  1864  While  acting  as  aide-de-camp 
to  a  general  officer,  seeing  a 
regiment  break  to  the  rear, 
he  seized  its  colors,  rode 
with  them  to  the  front  in 
the  face  of  the  advancing 
enemy,  and  rallied  the  re 
treating  regiment. 

April,  1862  One  of  twenty-two  men  (in 
cluding  two  civilians)  who, 
by  direction  of  General 
Mitchel  (  or  Buell  (penetrated 
nearly  200  miles  south  into 
the  enemy's  territory  and 
captured  a  railroad  train  at 
Big  Shanty,  Ga.,  in  an  at 
tempt  to  destroy  the  bridges 
and  track  between  Chatta 
nooga  and  Atlanta. 

Sept.  —  ,  1864     Gallantry  on  the  skirmish  line. 


(*) 
(*) 
(*) 
(*) 

Successfully  defended  h  i  in  - 
self,  single  handed,  against 
seven  guerrillas,  killing  the 
leader  and  driving  off  the 
remainder  of  the  party. 

Capture  of  flag  of  5-th  Vir 
ginia  Infantry  (C.  S.  A). 

Placed  himself  at  the  head  of 
the  leading  brigade  in  a 
charge  upon  the  enemy's 
breastworks;  was  severely 
wounded. 


MEDALS    OF    HONOR. 


103 


Name,  rank,  and  organization.       Date  of  issue. 


Robinson,  Joseph 

ist  Sergt.  Co.  I),  31!  U.  S.  Cav. 


Robinson,  Omen  W 

l'riv.,Co.  1,  2yth  Me.  Inf. 

Robinson,  Thomas 

1'riv.,  Co.  H,  Sist  Pa.  Inf. 

Roche,  David 

ist  Sergt.  Co.  A,  5th  U.  S.  Inf. 


Action. 


Place. 


Date. 


Jan.   23,  1880 


Jan.   24,  1865 


Rosebud 

Mont. 


River,      June  17,  1 876 


Ground  of  award. 


Discharged  his  duties  while  in 
charge  of  the  skirmish  line 
under  fire  with  judgment 
and  great  coolness,  and 
brought  u]>  the  led  horses  at 
a  critical  moment. 

(*) 


Dec.     i,  1864      Spottsylvania.Va.  .    May  12,1864      Capture  of  flag. 


Apr.  27,1877  |  Cedar  Creek,  etc., 
Mont. 


Oct.  21,  1876,      Gallantry  in  actions, 
to   Jan.    S, 
1877. 


Rock,  Frederick 

1'riv.,  Co.  A,  37th  Ohio  Inf. 

Rockefeller,  Charles  M' 

Lieut.,  Co.  A,  1781)1  N.  Y.  Inf. 


Aug.  10,  1894      Yicksburg,  Miss.  .  .    May  22,  1863 
Aug.    2,  1897      1'ort  Hlakely,  Ala.  .    Apr.     9,  1865 


Rodenbough,  Theophjlus  F  . 
Capt.,  2(1  11.  S.  Cav. 


Sept.  21,189^     Trevilian  Station, 
Va. 


June  11,  1864 


Gallantry  in  the  charge  of  the 
"volunteer  .storming  party." 

Voluntarily  and  alone,  under 
a  heavy  fire,  obtained  valu 
able  information,  which  a 
reconnoitering  party  of 
twenty-five  men  had  previ 
ously  attempted  and  failed 
to  obtain,  suffering  severe 
loss  in  the  attempt.  The 
information  obtained  bv  him 
was  made  the  basis  of  the 
orders  for  the  assault  that 
followed.  He  also  advanced 
with  a  few  followers,  under 
the  fire  of  lx>tli  sides,  and 
captured  300  of  the  enemy 
who  would  otherwise  have 
escaped. 

Handled  the  regiment  with 
great  skill  and  valor ;  was 
severelv  wounded. 


Rodenburg,  Henry Apr.  27,  1877      Cedar  Creek,  etc.,   !  Oct.  21,  1876,      Gallantry  in  actions. 

Priv.,  Co.  A,  5th  U.  S.  Inf.  Mont.  to    Jan.  8, 

1877. 

Rogan,  Patrick Dec.     2,  1878      Big  Hole,  Mont .  .  .    Aug.    9,  1877      Verified  and  reported  the  com- 

Sergt.,  Co.  A,  7th  U.  S.  Inf.  pany  while  subjected    to   a 

galling  fire  from  the  enemy. 

Rohm,  Ferdinand  F Oct.    16,  1897      Reams  Station, Ya.    Aug.  25,  1864      While  Ids  regiment  was  retir- 

Chief  Bugler  i6th  Pa.  Cav.  ing    under   fire,  voluntarily 

remained  behind  to  succor 
a  wounded  officer  who  was 
in  great  dangei ,  secured  as 
sistance,  and  removed  the 
officer  to  a  place  of  safety. 

Romeyn,  Henry Nov.  27,  1894  \  Bear   Paw   Moun-  I  Sept. 30,  1877  ;  Led  his  command  into  close 

ist  Lieut.,  5th  U.  S.  Inf.  tain,  Mont.  range  of  the  enemy,   there 

maintained  his  position,  and 
vigorously  prosecuted  the 
fight  until  he  was  severely 
wounded. 

Rood,  Oliver  P Dec.     I,  1864  !  Gettysburg,  Pa.  .  .  .    July     3,  1863      Capture  of  flag  of  2ist  North 

Priv.,  Co.  B,  20th  Ind.  Inf.  Carolina  Infantry  (C.  S.  A.  ). 

Rooney,  Edward j  Apr.  27,  1877     Cedar  Creek,  etc.,  ;  Oct.  21,  1876,  !  Gallantry  in  actions. 

Priv.,  Co.  D,  5th  U.  S.  Inf.  Mont.  to   Jan.   8, 

1877. 

Hull  Run.Va Aug.  30,  1862  '  Recaptured  the  colors,  which 

had  been  seized  by  the 
enemy. 

Roosevelt,  George  W July   2,  1887..    Gettysburg,  Pa Jul>'    2,  1863  |  Captured  a  Confederate  color 

ist  Sergt.  Co.  K,  26th  Pa.  Inf.  bearer  and  color,  in  which 

effort  he  was  severely 
wounded. 

*  Si-i-  noU-  on  page  133. 


1O4 


MEDALS   OF   HONOR. 


Action 

Place. 

Date. 

Ross,  Albert 

Jan    24  1865 

(*) 

Priv.,  Co.  C,  27th  Me.  Inf. 
Ross,  Hugh 

Jan.   24,  1X65 

(*) 

Priv.,  Co.  H,  2yth  Me.  Inf. 
Ross,  Marion  A 

Sept  —  ,  1863 

Georgia 

April   1862 

One  of  twenty-two  men  (  in 

Sergt.  Maj.,  2(1  Ohio  Inf. 

* 

cluding  two  civilians)  who, 
by  direction  of  General  Mit- 
chel  (or  Buell  ),  penetrated 
nearly  200  miles  south  into 
the  enemy's  territory  and 
captured  a  railroad  train  at 
Dig  Shanty,  Ga.,  in  an  at 
tempt  to  destroy  the  bridges 
and  track  between  Chatta 
nooga  and  Atlanta. 

Rossbach,  Valentine  . 
Sergt.,  34th  N.  V.  Battery. 


Roth,  Peter 

Priv.,  Co.  A.  6th  r.  S.  Cav. 

Rought,  Stephen 

Sergt.,  Co.  A,  I4ist  I'a.  Inf. 

Rounds,  Daniel 

Wagoner,  Co.  A,  271)1  Me.  Inf. 

Rounds,  Joseph  G 

Priv.,  Co.  C,  271)1  Me.  Inf. 

Rounds,  Louis  A 

Priv.,  Co.  I),  8th  Ohio  Inf. 

Rounds,  Melville  K 

Priv.,  Co.  C,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Roush,  J.  Levi 

Corp.,  Co.  D,  6th  Pa.  Res. 


Rowalt,  John  F 

Priv.,  Co.  L,  8th  U.  S.  Cav. 

Rowand,  Archibald  H 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  1st  \V.  Va.  Cav. 


July  10,1X96     Spottsylvania.Va. .    May  1 2,  1864     Encouraged  his  cannoneers  to 

hold  a  very  dangerous  posi 
tion,  and  when  all  depended 
on  several  good  shots,  it  was 
from  his  piece  that  the  most 
effective  were  delivered, 
causing  the  enemy's  fire  to 
cease  and  thereby  relieving 
the  critical  position  of  the 
Federal  troops. 

NIIV.    4,  1874     \Vashita  River.Tex.    Sept.  12,  1874  '•  Gallantry  in  action- with   In- 

lians. 

.1  Dec.     1,1864      Wilderness,  Va.  ...     May    6,1864      Capture    of   flag   of    I3th 

North  Carolina  Infantry  (C. 
S.  A. ). 

J  Jan.   24,  1865 


Jan.   24,  1865    . , 

Dec.     i,  1864     Spottsylvania.Va. 

Jan.   24,  1865 


(*) 
(*) 


Aug.    3,  1897 


Rowdy  

Sergt.,  Co.  A,  Indian  Scouts. 

Rowe,  Henry  W 

Priv.,  Co.  I,  nth  N.  H.  Inf. 

Rowell,  Alexander 

Priv.,  Co.  I!,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Roy,  Stanislaus 

Sergt.,  Co.  A,  7th  U.  S.  Cav. 


Rundle,  Charles  W 

Priv.,  Co.  A,  ii6th  111.  Inf. 


Mar.  3,  1870 
Mar.  i,  1873 

May  15,  1890 
Dec.  i,  1864 
Jan.  24,  1865 
Oct.  5,  1878 


May  12,  1864     Capture  of  flag. 


(*) 


Gettysburg,  Pa. ...    July     2,1863  '  Was  one  of  six  volunteers  who 

charged  upon  a  log  house 
near  the  Devil's  Den,  where 
a  squad  of  the  enemy's 
sharpshooters  were  shelter 
ed,  and  compelled  their  sur 
render. 

Lyry  Creek,  Ariz  ..    Oct.    14,1869  ;  Gallantry  in   action  with    In 
dians. 

1861  to  1865  Gallant  and  meritorious  serv 
ices  during  the  war  as  a  scout 
in  the  Army  of  the  Shenan- 
doah. 

Arizona Mar.    7,  1890      Uravery  in  action  with  Apache 

Indians. 

Petersburg,  Va  .  . .  .    June  17,  1864     Capture  of  flag. 


Little    Big   Horn, 
Mont. 


July  26,1894     Vicksburg.  Miss. 


*  Sec  notf  mi  page  1^3 


j  (*) 

June  25,  1876  Hrought  water  to  the  wounded 
at  great  danger  to  life  and 
under  a  most  galling  fire  of 
the  enemv. 

May  22,  1863  Gallantry  in  the  charge  of  the 
"  volunteer  storming  party. " 


MEDALS    OF    HONOR. 


105 


Name,  rank,  and  organization.       Date  of  issue. 


Action. 


Place. 


Date. 


Russell,  Charles  L Dec.     i,  1864     Spottsylvania.Va.  .    May  12,  1864 

Corp.,  Co.  H,  93<1  N.  Y.  Inf. 

Russell,  James p"eh.  14,  1870  ,  Chiricahtia  Moun-     Oct.  20,  1869 

Priv.,  Co.  G,  ist  U.  S.  Cav.  tains,  Ariz. 


Russell,  Milton  .  :  
Capt.  Co.  A,  5  ist  Ind.  Inf. 

Russell,  Otis  F  

Sept.  28,  1897 
Jan.   24,  1865 

Stone  River,  Tenn  . 

Dec.  29,  1862 

Chaplain  27th  Me.  Inf. 
Rutherford,  John  F    

Mar.  22,  1892 

Yellow  Tavern,  Va  . 

May  ii,  1864 
May  27  1864 

1st  Lieut.  Co.  L,  gth  N.  V.  Cav. 

Oct    ^o  1  896 

July     i    1863 

Sergt.,  Co.  C,  M.vl  Pa.  Inf. 
Ryan,  David                                

Apr.  27,  1877 

Oct    21    1876 

Priv.,  Co.  G,  5th  U.  S.  Inf. 
Ryan,  Dennis            

Apr.  23,  1875 

Mont. 
Gagebv  Creek,  Ind. 

to  Jan.    8, 
1877. 

Dec      2   1874 

ist  Sergt.  Co.  I,  6th  1'.  S.  Cav. 
Ryan    Peter  J 

Mar     5,  1865 

Ter. 

Priv.,  Co.  I),  nth  Ind.  Inf. 
Sacriste,  Louis  J              

Jan.    y,  i88oA 

Chancellorsvi  lie, 
Va. 

Auburn,  Va  

May    3,  1863 
Oct.   14,  1863 

ist  Lieut.  Co.  D,  i  i6th  Pa.  Inf. 
Sadler.  Edwin  A.  . 

Tan.   24,  iS6.s 

('•round  of  award. 


Priv.,  Co.  H,  2yth  Me.  Inf. 

Sale,  Albert 

Priv.,  Co.  F,  8th  U.  S.  Cav. 


....  Mar.    3,1870      Santa  Maria  River, 
Ari/.. 


June  29,  1869 


Sampson,  Moses  T 

ist  Sergt.  Co.  F,  2/th  Me.  Inf. 
Sanborn,  Charles  P 

Priv.,  Co.  H,  27th  Me.  Inf. 
Sanborn,  Charles  P 

Corp.,  Co.  K,  27111  Me.  Inf. 
Sanborn,  Elias 

Priv.,  Co.  C,  27th  Me.  Inf. 
Sanborn,  John  W 

Priv.,  Co.  D,  27th  Me.  Inf. 
Sanborn,  Nelson 

Priv.,  Co.  I),  27th  Me.   Inf. 
Sanborn,  Warren  G Jan.   24,  1865 

Priv.,  Co.  A,  27th  Me.  Inf. 
Sancrainte,  Charles  F j  July  25,  1892 

Priv.,  Co.  B,  istli  Mich.  Inf. 


Jan.  24,  1865   ! 

Jan.  24,  1865      

Jan.  24,  1865  ! 

Jan.  24,  1865 

Jan.  24,  1865 

Jan.  24,  1865 


Atlanta,  Ga  . 


July  22,  1864 


Capture  of  flag  of  42d  Virginia 
Infantry  (C.  S.  A. ). 

Gallantry  in  action  with  In 
dians. 

Was  the  first  man  to  cross 
Stone  River,  and  in  the  face 
of  agalling  fire  from  the  con 
cealed  skirmishers  of  the 
enemy,  led  his  men  up  the 
hillside,  driving  the  oppos 
ing  skirmishers  before  them. 

(*) 

Made  a  successful  charge,  by 
which  ninety  prisoners  were 
captured. 

In  a  gallant  dash  on  a  supe 
rior  force  of  the  enemy, 
and  in  a  personal  encounter, 
captured  his  opponent. 

At  great  risk  of  his  life,  went 
to  the  assistance  of  a  wound 
ed  comrade,  and  while 
under  fire  removed  him  to  a 
place  of  safety. 

Gallantry  in  actions. 


Courage  while  in  command  of 
a  detachment. 

Capture  of  fourteen  Confeder 
ates  in  the  severest  part  of 
the  battle. 

Saved  from  capture  a  gun  of 
the  5th  Maine  Battery. 

Voluntarily  carried  orders 
which  resulted  in  saving 
froi  '.  destruction  or  capture 
the  picket  line  of  the  First 
Division,  Second  Army 
Corps. 

(*) 

Gallantry  in  killing  an  Indian 
warrior  and  capturing  pony 
and  effects. 

(*) 
(*) 
(*) 
(*) 


(*) 
(*) 

Voluntarily  scaled  the  enemy's 
breastworks  and  signaled  to 
his  commanding  officer  to 
charge;  also  in  single  com 
bat  captured  the  colors  of 
the  5th  Texas  regiment. 


*See  note  on  page  133. 


io6 


MEDALS   OF   HONOR. 


Name,  rank,  and  organization. 


Date  of  issue. 


Action. 


Place. 


Date. 


Ground  of  award. 


Sands,  William Nov.    9,1X93      Dalmeys  Mills,  Va.    Feb.  6-7,  1865     Grasped  the  enemy's  colors  in 

ist  Serial.  Co.  G,  88th  Pa.  Inf.  the  face  of  a  deadly  fire,  and 

brought  them  inside  the 
lines. 

Sanford,  Jacob Sept.    2,  1893      Yicksburg,  Miss  .  .     May  22,  1863      Gallantry  in  the  charge  of  the 

Conim'y  vSergt.  55th  111.  Inf.  "volunteerstormingparty." 

Sargent,  Jackson Oct.   28,1891       Petersburg,  Va ....  i  Apr.     2,1865      First    to    scale    the    enemy's 

Sergt. ,  Co.  D,  sth  Vt.  Inf.  works  and  plant  the  colors 

thereon. 

Sartwell,  Henry Nov.  17,  1896      Chancellorsville,      Mav     5,1863      Was  severely  wounded   by   a 

Si-rgt.,  Co.  I),  1 23d  N.  V.  Inf.  Va.  gunshot  in  his  left  arm,  went 

half  a  mile  to  the  rear,  but 
insisted  on  returning  to  his 
company,  and  continued  to 
fight  bravely  until  he  became 
exhausted  from  the  loss  <>f 
blood  and  was  compelled  to 
retire  from  the  field. 

Savacool,  Edwin  F Apr.  24.  1865      Sailors  Civck.  Va  .    Apr.     (>,  1865      Capture  of  flag. 

Capt.  Co.  K,  ist  N.  V.  I  Lincoln  ) 
Cav. 

Sawyer,   Isaac Jan.   24,  1865    (*) 

1'riv.,  Co.  II,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Sawyer,  Joseph  R .    Jan.    24,1865 (*) 

Priv.,  Co.  C,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Sawyer,  Obediah Jan.   24,1865 

Priv.,  Co.  A,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Saxton,  Rufus *  Apr.  25,  1893  '  Harpers  Kerry,  Va.     Mav  26  to  30,      Distinguished    gallantry    and 

lirig.  Gen.,  U.  S.  Vols.  1862.  good  conduct  in  the  defense. 

Scammon,  Nicholas Jan.   24,  1865    i  (*) 

Corp.,  Co.  F,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Scanlan,  Patrick Jan.   21,  1897  !  Ashepoo     River,  :  M,ay  24,  1864  '  Volunteered  as  a  member  of  a 

Priv..  Co.  A,  4th  Mass.  Cav.  S.  C.  boat  crew  which  went  to  the 

rescue  of  a  large  number  of 
Union  soldiers  on  board  the 
stranded  steamer  Ilosion, 
and  with  great  gallantry  as 
sisted  in  conveying  them  to 
shore,  being  exposed  during 
the  entire  time  to  a  heavy 
fire  from  a  Confederate  bat 
tery. 

Scales,  David  W.  C Jan.   24,  1865     (*) 

Priv.,  Co.  II,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Scheibner,  Martin  E June  23,  1896      Mine  Run,  Va  .  .  .  .     Nov.  27,  1863      Voluntarily  extinguished  the 

Priv.,  Co.  G,  goth  Pa.  Inf.  burning  fuse  of  a  shell  which 

had  been  thrown  into  the 
lines  of  the  regiment  by  the 
enemy. 

Schellenburger,  John  S Apr.     6,  1865  !   Deep  Run,  Va.  .  .  .    Aug.  16,  1864      Capture  of  flag. 

Cor]).,  Co.  H,  851)1  Pa.  Inf. 

Schenck,  Benjamin  W Aug.  14,  1894      Vicksburg,  Miss. .  .     May  22,  1863      Gallantry  in  the  charge  of  the 

Cor]).,  Co.  D.  1 1 6th  111.  Inf.  "volunteerstormingparty." 

Schiller,  John    I  Apr.     6,1865      Chapin's    Farm,      Sept.  29,  1864      Advanced  to  the  ditch  of  the 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  1581)1  N.  Y.  Inf.  near  Richmond,  enemy's  works. 

Va. 

Schlachter,   Philip Dec.     I,  1864      Spottsylvania,  Va.    May  12,  1864  !  Capture  of  flag  of  15th  Louisi- 

Priv.,  Co.  F,  73<1  N.  Y.  Inf.  ana  Infantry  (C.  S.  A. ). 

Schmal,  George  W 1  Apr.  24,  1865      Paine's     Cross  i  Apr.     5,1865      Capture  of  flag. 

Blacksmith,  Co.  M,  241)1  N.  Y.  I  Roads,  Va 

Cav. 

Schmauch,  Andrew July     9,  1894      Vicksburg,  Miss.  . .    May  22,  1863     Gallantry  in  thechargeof  the 

Priv.,  Co.  A,  3<Jth  Ohio  Inf.  "volunteerstormingparty.  ' 

*  See  note  on  page  133. 


MEDALS   OF   HONOR. 


I07 


Name,  rank,  and  organization. 

Date  of  issue. 

Action. 

Ground  of  award. 

Place. 

Date. 

Schmidt,  Conrad ;  Mar.  16,  1896 

1st  Sergt.  Co.  K,  2d  I".  S.  Cav. 


Winchester,    Ya .  .  .    Sept.  19,  1X64 


Schmidt,  William Nov.    9,  189=; 

I'riv.,  Co.  G,  37th  Ohio  In!'. 

Schneider,  George !  July  27,  1896 

Sergt.,  Co.  A,  31!  Md.  Vet.  Inf. 


Schnell,  Christian July  10,  1894 

Corp.,  Co.  C,  37th  Ohio  Inf. 

Schnitzer,  John Aug.  17,  1896 

Wagoner,  Troop  C,,  4th  U.  S.Cav. 


Schofield,  John  M :  July     2,  1892 

Maj.  1st  Mo.  Inf. 


Schon,  Julius Nov.   19,  1884 

Corp.,  Co.  I,  22(1  I".  S.  Inf. 

Schorn,  Charles Apr.   24,  1865 

Chief  Bugler,  Co.  M,  1st  \V.  Va. 
Cav. 

Schroeter,  Charles Feb.   14,  1870 

I'riv.,  Co.  G,  8th  IT.  S.  Cav. 

Schubert,  Martin Sept.    I,  189} 

Corp.,  Co.  K,  26th  N.  V.  Inf. 


Missionary  Kidge, 
Tenii. 


Went  to  the  assistance  of 
his  regimental  commander, 
whose  horse  had  been  killed 
under  him  in  a  charge, 
mounted  the  officer  behind 
him,  under  a  heavy  fire  from 
the  enemy,  and  returned 
him  to  his  command. 

Nov.  25,  ii»63      Rescued  a  wounded  comrade 
under  terrific  fire. 


Petersburg,  Va  ...  .1  July  30,  1864 


Schwenk,  Martin Apr.  2 v  1889 

Sergt.,  Co.  B,  6th  I".  S.  Cav. 


Scofield,  David  S Oct.   26,  1864 

Q.  M.  Sergt.  Co.  K,  5th  N.  Y.Cav. 

Scott,  Alexander Sept.  28,  1807 

Corp.,  Co.  D,  loth  Vt.  Inf. 


Scott,  George Oct.     5,  1878 

Priv.,C<>.  I),  7th  V.  S.  Cav. 

Scott,  John  M Aug.    4,  1866 

Sergt.,  Co.  F,  2ist  Ohio  Inf. 


Yicksburg,  Miss. .  . 


I  lorseshoe  Canyon , 
X.  Mex. 


Wilsons  Creek, Mo. 

Sioux  campaign . .  . 
Appomattox.Va. .  .] 


Chiricnhua  Moun 
tains,  Ari/.. 

Fredericksburg,  Va. 


May  22,  1863 
Apr.  23,  1882 

Aug.  10,  1 86 1 
1876 


After  the  color  sergeant  had 
been  shot  down,  seized  the 
colors  and  planted  them  on 
the  enemy's  works  during 
the  charge. 

Gallantry  in  the  charge  of  the 
"volunteer  storming  party." 

Assisted,  under  a  heavy  fire, 
to  rescue  a  wounded  com 
rade. 

Was  conspicuously  gallant  in 
leading  a  regiment  in  a  suc 
cessful  charge  against  the 
enemy. 

Carried  dispatches  to  Fort 
Buford. 


Millerstown,  Pa. . . 


Cedar  Creek, Va.  .  . 


Apr.  8,  1865  i  Capture  of  flag  of  the  Sum- 
ter  Flying  Artillery  (C. 

S.  A.). 

Oct.   20,  1869  !  Gallantry  in  action. 

Dec.  13,1862  Relinquished  a  furlough 
granted  for  wounds,  entered 
the  battle,  where  he  picked 
up  the  colors  after  several 
bearers  had  been  killed  or 
wounded,  and  carried  them 
until  himself  again  wound- 
ed. 

July  — ,  1863  Bravery  in  an  attempt  to  carry 
a  communication  through 
the  enemy's  lines;  also  res 
cued  an  officer  from  the 
hands  of  the  enemy. 

Oct.    19,  1 864      Capture  of  flag. 


Scott,  John  Wallace j  Apr.  27,  1865 

Capt.  Co.  D,  I57th  Pa.  Inf. 


Monocacy,  Md  .  . .  .'  July     9,  1864 


Little    Big    Horn,      June     25-26, 
Mont.  1876. 

Georgia April,  1862 


Five  Forks,  Va. 


Apr.     I,  1865 


Under  a  very  heavy  fire  of  the 
enemy,  saved  the  national 
flag  of  his  regiment  from 
capture. 

Voluntarily  brought  water  to 
the  wounded,  under  fire. 

One  of  twenty -two  men  (in 
cluding  two  civilians)  who, 
by  direction  of  General 
Mitchel  (or  Buell)  pene 
trated  nearly  200  miles  south 
into  the  enemy's  territory 
and  captured  a  railroad  traiii 
at  Big  Shanty,  Ga.,  in  an 
attempt  to  destroy  the 
bridges  and  tracks  between 
Chattanooga  and  Atlanta. 

Capture  of  flag. 


io8 


MEDALS   OF   HONOR. 


Action. 


Name,  rank,  and  organization.       Date  of  issue. 


Place. 


Scott,  Julian  A 

Drummer,  Co.  K,  3(1  Vt.  Inf. 


Ground  of  award. 


Date. 


Scott,  Robert  B 

Priv.,  Co.  G,  8th  V.  S.  Cav. 

Scriggins,  Charles  H 

Priv.,  Co.  G,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Seaman,  Eliiha  B 

Priv.,  Co.  A,  66th  Ohio  Inf. 


Sears,  Cyrus 

ist  Lieut.,  i  ith  Ohio  L.  A. 


Feb.  — ,  iSb.s      Lees  Mills,  Ya \pr.    16,  i.%2      Crossed    the    creek,  under   a 

terrific    fire    of     musketry, 
several    times,    to   assist  in 

bringing  off  the   wounded. 

: 

Feb.  14,  1870  i  Chincahua  Moun-     Oct.   20,  1869     Gallantry  in  action. 
tains,  An/.. 

Jan.    24,  1865  I (*) 


June  24,  1892 


Chancellorsvil  le , 
Va. 


Mav 


Dec.  31,  1892      luka,  Miss Sept.  19,  1862 


Seaver,  Thomas  O    . 
Col.  3d  Vt.  Inf. 


Seavey,   Frank 

Priv.,  Co.  A,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Sedgwick,  Irvin  M 

ist  Sergt.  Co.  H,  -iSth  V.  R.  C. 


Apr.     S,  1892 


Jan.    24,  1865 
May     9,  1865 


Spott  s  y  1  v  a  nia 
Court- 1  louse,  Ya. 


May   10,  1864 


Sellers,  Alfred  J.  ..  . 
Maj.  9oth  Pa.  Inf. 


Seston,  Cliarles  H 

Sergt.,  Co.  I,  i  ith  lud.  Inf. 

Sewall,  Joseph  A 

Priv.,  Co.  G,  271!]  Me.  Inf. 

Seward,  Griffin 

Wagoner,  Co.  G,  8th  I'.  S.  Cav. 

Sewell,  William  J. 

Col.  5th  N.  J.  Inf. 


April,  1865 


July  21,  1894      Gettysburg,  Pa.  ...    July     1,1863 


Mar.    8,  1865      Winchester,  Va  .  .  .    Sept.  19,  1864 


Voluntarily  brought  a  wound 
ed  Confederate  officer  into 
the  Union  lines. 

Although  severely  wounded, 
fought  his  battery  until  the 
cannoneers  and  horses  were 
nearly  all  killed  or  wounded. 

Atthe  head  of  three  regiments, 
and  under  a  most  galling 
fire,  attacked  and  occupied 
the  enemy's  works. 

(*) 


In  testimony  of  his  faithful 
and  exemplary  conduct  as 
one  of  the  escort  to  the  re 
mains  of  President  Lincoln 
to  Springfield,  111. 

Voluntarily  led  the  regiment, 
under  a  withering  fire,  to  a 
position  from  which  the 
enemy  was  repulsed. 

Gallant  and  meritorious  serv 
ice  in  carrying  the  regi 
mental  colors. 


Jan.  24,  1865 
Feb.  14,  1870 


Mar.  25,  1896 


Shaffer,  William 

Priv.,  Co.  H,  8th  U.  S.  Cav. 

Shatter,  William  R  . 

ist  Lieut.  Co.  I,  7th  Mich.  Inf. 

Shahand,  Amzi 

Corp.,  Co.  A,  ist  W.  Ya.  Cav. 

Shaler,  Alexander 

Col.  6sth  N.  Y.  Inf. 


July  24, 
June  12, 

Apr.  24, 
Nov.  25, 


1869 


Chiricahua  Moun 
tains,  Ari/. 

Chancellorsville, 

Va. 


'•S93 


Arizona Aug.  to  Oct., 

186,8. 

Fair  Oaks,  Va •   May  31,  1862 


Sailors  Creek,  Ya.  .    Apr. 


Marve's    Heights, 
Ya. 


Oct.  20,1869     Gallantry  in  action. 

May  3,  1863  Assuming  command  of  a  bri 
gade,  he  rallied  around  his 
colors  a  mass  of  men  from 
other  regiments,  and  fought 
these  troops  with  great  bril 
liancy  through  several  hours 
of  desperate  conflict,  re 
maining  in  command  though 
wounded, and  inspiring  them 
by  his  presence  and  the  gal 
lantry  of  his  personal  ex 
ample. 

liravery  in  scouts  and  actions 
with  Indians. 

Remained  to  the  close  of  the 
battle,  although  severely 
wounded. 

Capture  of  flag  of  761)1  Georgia 
Infantry  (C.  S.  A.). 

May  3,1863  At  a  most  critical  moment,  the 
head  of  the  charging  column 
being  about  to  be  crushed  by 
the  severe  fire  of  the  ene 
my's  artillery  and  infantry, 
he  pushed  forward  with  a 
supporting  column,  pierced 
the  enemy's  works,  and 
turned  their  flank. 


*  Sec  note  on  nni;c 


MEDALS    OF   HONOR. 


109 


Action. 


Name,  rank,  and  organization.       Date  of  issue. 


Place. 


Shambaugh,  Charles 

Corp.,  Co.  B,  nth  Pa.  Res. 
Shanes,  John 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  1 4th  \V.  Va.  Inf. 


Shapland,  John 

Priv.,  Co.  D,  104111  111.  Inf. 


Shapleigh,  Dennis  M 

2(1  Lieut.  Co.  O,  27111  Me.  Inf. 
Shapleigh,  John 

Priv.,  Co.  G,  27th  Me.  Inf. 
Shapleigh,  Morris  G 

Priv.,  Co.  G,  27th  Me.  Inf. 
Shapleigh,  Roscoe  G 

Priv.,  Co.  G,  27th  Me.  Inf. 
Shapleigh,  William  H 

Priv.,  Co.  G,  271)1  Me.  Inf. 
Sharpless,  Edward  C 

Corp.,  Co.  H,  6th  U.  S.  Cav. 


June  29,  1866  i  Charles  City  Cross 
Roads,  Va. 

Jan.  31,  1896     Carter's  Farm,  Va  . 


Oct.    30,  1897     Flk  River,  Tenn 


Jan.  24,  1865  ; 

Jan.  24,  1865    

-Jan.  24,  1865  | 

Jan.  24.  1865     


Date. 


Ground  of  award. 


Jan.    24,  1865 


June  30,  :862     Capture  of  flag. 

July  20,  1864  Charged  upon  a  Confederate 
field  piece  in  advance  of  his 
comrades,  and  by  his  indi 
vidual  exertions  silenced 
the  piece. 

July  2,  1863  Voluntarily  joined  a  small 
party  that,  under  a  heavy 
fire,  captured  a  stockade  and 
saved  the  bridge. 

(*) 


(*) 
(*) 
(*) 
(*) 


Shaw,  J.  Lyman 

Priv.,  Co.  I),  271)1  Me.  Inf. 
Shaw,  Thomas 

Sergt.,  Co.  K,  gth  U.  S.  Cav. 


Shea,  Joseph  H 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  92(1  X.  Y.  Inf. 


Sheerin,  John 

Blacksmith,  Co.  C,  8th  I'.  S.  Cav. 
Shehan,  George  R 

Priv.,  Co.  F,  27th  Me.  Inf. 
Shepard,  Irwin 

Corp.,  Co.  E,  I7th  Mich.  Inf. 


Apr.  23,  1875      Upper   Washita, 
'lex. 


Jan.    24,  1865    

Dec.     ",  1890      Carri/.o  Can  von, 
N.  Mex. 


Apr.  6,  1865  Chapin's  Farm, 
near  Richmond , 
Va. 

Aug.  12,  1875      Near  Fort  Selden, 


Jan.    24,  1865    

Aug.    3,1897      Knoxville,   Teun. 


Sept.    9-1  I,      While  carrying  dispatches 
1874.  was  attacked  by  125  hostile 

Indians,  whom  he  (and  a 
comrade )  fought  through 
out  the  day. 

(*) 

Aug.  12,  1881  ,  Forced  the  enemy  back  after 
stubbornly  holding  his 
ground  in  an  extremely  ex 
posed  postion,  and  prevented 
the  enemy's  superior  num 
bers  from  surrounding  his 
command. 

Sept.  29,  1864  !  Gallantry  in  bringing  wound 
ed  from  the  field. 


July     8-1  i,      Service    against    hostile    I  n- 
1873.  dians. 

(*) 


Shepherd,  William 

Priv.,  Co.  A,  3d  Ind.  Cav. 
Sheppard,  Charles 

Priv.,  Co.  A,  5th  U.  S.  Inf. 

Sherman,  Marshall 

Priv.,  Co.  C,  rst  Minn.  Inf. 
Shiel,  John 

Sergt.,  Co.  E,  goth  Pa.  Inf. 


Apr.  24,  1865  |  Sailors  Creek,  Va.  . 

Apr.  27,  1877      Cedar  Creek,  etc., 
Mont. 


Dec.     i,  1864      Gettysburg,  Pa.  ... 


Jan.   21,  1897     Fredericksburg, Va.    Dec.  13,  1862 


*  See  note  on  jwige  133. 


Nov.  17,  1863  i  Having  voluntarily  accom 
panied  a  small  party  to 
destroy  buildings  within 
the  enemy's  lines,  whence 
sharpshooters  had  been  fir 
ing,  disregarded  an  order 
to  retire,  remained  and 
completed  the  firing  of 
the  buildings,  thus  insuring 
their  total  destruction;  this 
at  the  imminent  risk  of  his 
life  from  the  fire  of  the  ad 
vancing  enemy. 

Apr.     6,  1865      Capture  of  flag. 

Oct.  21,  1876,   ;  Bravery  in  action  with  Sioux, 
to   Jan.  8,  I 
1877. 

July  3,  1863  i  Capture  of  flag  of  s8th  Vir 
ginia  Infantry  (C.  S.A.). 

Carried  a  dangerously  wound 
ed  comrade  into  the  Union 
lines,  thereby  preventing 
his  capture  by  the  enemy. 


I  10 


MEDALS    OK    HONOR. 


Name,  rank,  and  organisation. 


Shields,  Bernard 

1'riv.,  Co.  H,  2<1  \V.  Va.  Cav. 

Shilling,  John 

ist  Sergt.  Co.  H,  3d  Del.  Inf. 

Shipley,  Robert  F 

Sergt.,  Co.  A,  I4oth  N.  Y.  Inf. 

Shoemaker,  Levi 

Sergt.,  Co.  A,  ist  W.  Va.  Cav. 

Shopp,  George  J 

Priv.,  Co.  F,  igist  Pa.  Inf. 

Shory,  Henry  W 

Priv.,  Co.  B,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Shubert,  Frank 

Sergt.,  Co.  K,  43(1  N.  Y.  Inf. 

Sickles,  Daniel  E 

Maj.  Gen.,  U.  S.  Vols. 


Sidman,  George 

Priv.,  Co.  C,  1 6th  Mich.  Inf. 

Simmons,  John    

Priv.,  Co.  I),  2(1  N.  Y.  H.  A. 

Simmons,  William  T 

Lieut.,  Co.  C,  i  ith  Mo.  Inf. 

Simons,  Charles  J 

Sergt.,  Co.  A,  gth  N.  II.  Inf. 


Date  of  issue. 


Apr.  24,  1865 
Sept.  6,  1X64 
Apr.  27,  1865 
Nov.  26,  1864 
Apr.  27,  1865 
Jan.  24,  1865 
Apr.  24,  1865 
Oct.  30,  1897 


Action. 


Place. 


Appomattoz,  Va.  .  . 


Date. 


Apr.    8,  1865 


Ground  of  award. 


. .    Apr.  6,  1892 

.  .    Apr.  24,  1865 

.  .    Feb.  22,  1865 

.  .:  July  27,  1896 


Simpson,  Enoch  A i  Jan.    24,  1865 

Priv.,  Co.  C,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Sivel,  Henry July   10,  1896 

ist  Sergt.  Co.  K,  2d  Md.  Vet.  Inf. 


Skellie,  Ebenezer Apr.     6,  1865 

Corp.,  Co.  D,  1 12th  N.  Y.  Inf. 


Skillings,  Daniel Jan.   24,  186=; 

Mus.,  Co.  C,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Skillins,  Lorenzo  D ,  Jan.    24,  1865 

Priv.,  Co.  V,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Skinner,  John  B 

Priv.,  Co.  I',  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Sladen,  Joseph  A 

Priv.,  Co.  A,  33d  Mass.  Inf. 


Slagle,  Oscar 

Corp.,  Co.  D,  104th  111.  Inf. 


Jan.   24,  1865 
July  19,  1895 


Oct.  30,  1897 


\Veldon   Railroad,  I  Aug.  21,  1864 
Va. 

Five  Forks,  Va.  .  .  .  Apr.     i,  1865 

Nineveh,  Va Nov.  12,  1864 

Five  Forks,  Va.  . .  .  Apr.     i,  1865 


Petersburg,  Va....    Apr.     2,1865 
Gettysburg,  Pa.  ...    July     2,1863 


Capture  of  flag  of  the  Wash 
ington  Artillery  (C.  S.  A. ). 

Capture  of  flag. 
Capture  of  flag. 

Capture  of  flag  of  22(1  Virginia 
Cavalry  (C.  S.  A.). 

Capture  of  flag. 

(*) 

Capture  of  two  markers. 

Displayed  most  conspicuous 
gallantry  on  the  field,  both 
before  and  after  the  loss  of 
his  leg. 


Distinguished  bravery  in  bat 
tle. 


Guines  Mills,  Va.  .  June  27,  1862 

Sailors  Creek,  Va.  .  Apr.     6,  1865      Capture  of  flag. 

Nashville,  Tenn  ...  Dec.  16,  1864 

Petersburg,  Va....  July  30,  1864 


Capture  of  flag  of  34th  Ala 
bama  Infantry  (C.  S.  A.  ). 


Petersburg,  Va.  ...    July  30,  1864 


Chapin's  I'arm, 
near  Richmond, 
Va. 


Sept.  29,  1864 


Resaca,  Ga . 


May  14. 


Klk  River, Tenn.. I  July    2,1863 


*See  note  on  ]tage  133. 


Was  one  of  the  first  in  the 
exploded  mine,  captured  a 
number  of  prisoners,  and 
was  himself  captured,  but 
escaped. 


Finding  himself  among  a 
squad  of  Confederates,  he 
fired  into  them,  killing  one, 
and  was  himself  wounded, 
but  succeeded  in  bringing  in 
a  sergeant  and  two  men  of 
the  1  7th  South  Carolina  Reg 
iment  as  prisoners. 

Took  the  colors  of  his  regi 
ment,  the  color  bearer  hav 
ing  fallen,  and  carried  them 
through  the  first  charge; 
also,  in  the  second  charge, 
after  all  the  color  guard  had 
been  killed  or  wounded,  he 
carried  the  colors  up  to  the 
enemy's  works,  where  he 
fell  wounded. 

(*) 

(*) 

Voluntarily  engaged  in  action 
at  a  critical  moment  and  by 
personal  example  inspired 
the  troops  to  repel  the  en 
emy. 

Voluntarily  joined  a  small 
party  that,  under  a  heavy 
fire,  captured  a  stockade  and 
saved  the  bridge. 


MEDALS   OF   HONOR. 


Ill 


Name,  rank,  and  organization.    :  Date  of  issue. 


Slavens,  Samuel 

Priv. ,  Co.  E,  33d  Ohio  Inf. 


July  28,  1883 


Sloan,  Andrew  J 

I'riv.,  Co.  II,  I2th  Iowa  Inf. 

Small,  Alfred 

Cor]).,  Co.  II,  271)1  Me.  Inf. 

Small,  Arthur  L 

I'riv.,  Co.  K,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Small,  John  C 

I'riv. ,  Co.  II,  2-th  Me.  Inf. 

Small,  Lewi ,  L 

I'riv.,  Co.  A,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Small,  Roland  E 

Priv.,  Co.  F.  271)1  Me.  Inf. 

Smalley,  Reuben  S 

I'riv.,  Co.  1),  K>4th  111.  Inf. 


Smalley,  Ruben 

I'riv.,  Co.  !•',  S3d  Ind.  Inf. 

Smart,  Almond  O 

Capt.  Co.  II,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Smith,  Alonzo 

Sergt.,  Co.  C,  7th  Mich.  Inf. 

Smith,  Amasa 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Smith,  Andrew  J 

Sergt.,  Co.  C,,  8th  V.  S.  Cav. 

Smith,  Atwood  F 

Corp.,  Co.  I',  271)1  Me.  Inf. 

Smith,  Charles  B 

Priv.,  Co.  F,  27111  Me.  Inf. 

Smith,  Charles  E 

Corp.,  Co.  H,  6th  U.  S.  Cav. 

Smith,  Charles  F 

Corj).,  Co.  !•',  271)1  Me.  Inf. 

Smith,  Charles  H 

Col.  i.st  Me.  Cav. 

Smith,  Charles  T 

I'riv.,  Co.  F.,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Smith,  Cornelius  C 

Corp.,  Co.  K,  6th  U.  S.  Cav. 


Action. 


Place. 


Date. 


Ground  of  award. 


April,  1862 


Feb.  22,1865  Nashville,  Tenn.  .  .1  Dec.  16,  i.sr.j 

Jan.    24,  1865  . 
Jan.    24,  1865 
Jan.    24,  1865 

Jan.    24,  1865  j , 

Jan.    24,  1865  

Oct.   30,1897  Klk    River,  Tenn..    July     2,1863 

July     9,  1894  Vicksburg,  Miss.  .  .    May  22,  1863 

Jan.    24,  1865  


One  of  twenty -two  men  (in 
cluding  two  civilians)  who, 
by  direction  of  General 
Mitchel  (or  Huell),  pene 
trated  nearly  200  miles  south 
into  the  enemy's  territory 
and  captured  a  railroad  train 
at  Big  Shanty,  (la.,  in  an 
attempt  to  destroy  the 
bridges  and  track  between 
Chattanooga  and  Atlanta. 

Capture  of  flag. 


(*) 
(*) 
(*) 

(*) 

Voluntarily  joined  a  small 
party  that,  under  a  heavy 
lire,  captured  a  stockade  and 
saved  the  bridge. 

Gallantry  in  the  charge  of  the 
"volunteer . storming  party ." 

(*) 


Nov.  14,  1864  '   Hatchers  Run,  Va  . 
Jan.    24,  1865    ................... 


Oct.    27,  1864  :  Capture  of  flag  of  26th  North 
Carolina  Infantry!  C.  S.  A.  ). 


14,  1870      Chiricahua  Moun- 
tains,  Ariz. 


Feb. 

Jan.    24,  1865 

•  Jan.    24,  1865 


Oct.   20,  1869 


Gallantry  in  action. 
(*) 
(*) 


Aug.  25,  1870     Wichita  River, Tex. 

Jan.   24,  1865  i j 

Apr.  u,  1895     St.  Mary's  Church,  i 
Va. 

Jan.   24,  1865    

Feb.    4,1891      Near  White  River, 
S.  Dak. 


July  12,  1870     Gallantry  in  action. 

!  (*> 

June  24,  1864  Remained  in  the  fight  to  the 
close,  although  severely 
wounded. 


Jan.  i,  1891  With  four  men  of  his  troop, 
drove  off  a  superior  force  of 
the  enemy  and  held  his  po 
sition  against  their  repeated 
efforts  to  recapture  it,  and 
subsequently  pursued  them 
a  great  distance. 


Smith,  Francis  M 

ist    Lieut,   and   Adjt.    1st    Md 
Inf. 


Aug.  13,  1895      Dabneys  Mill.Va.  .    Feb.     6,1865 


*  See  note  on  page  133. 


Voluntarily  remained  with 
the  lx>dv  of  his  regimental 
commander  under  a  heavy 
fire  after  the  brigade  had 
retired,  and  brought  the 
body  off  the  field. 


112 


MEDALS   OF    HONOR. 


Action 

nine,  rank,  and 

Place. 

Date. 

Smi*h   Frank  T 

May    9   1  865 

April,  1865 

In  testimony  of  his  faithful  and 

ist  Sergt.  Co.  C, 

loth  V.  R.  C. 

Tan     2J.   186=; 

exemplary  conduct  as  one  of 
the  escort  to  the  remains  of 
President  Lincoln  to  Spring 
field,  111. 

(*) 

ist  Serjjt.  Co.  K, 

2yth  Me.  Inf. 

Smith,  George  W 

Priv.,  Co.  M,6th  V.  S.  Cav. 

Smith,  Henry  I 

ist  Lieut.  Co.  B,  /th  Iowa  Inf. 

Smith,  James 

1'riv.,  Co.  I,  2d  Ohio  Inf. 


Nov.    4,1874      Washita  River, Tex.    Sept.  12,  1874  ]  Gallantry  in  action. 

Sept.   7,1894      Black  River,  N.  C.  .    Mar.  15,1865  '  Voluntarily,   and   under   fire, 

rescued    a    comrade    from 
deatli  by  drowning. 


July     6,  1863      Georgia 


April,  1862 


Smith,  James  B. 


Smith,  John  P 


Smith,  Joseph  S 


Smith,  Otis  W 
Priv.,  Co.  G, 

Smith,  Otto.  . 
Priv.,  Co.  K, 

Smith,  Ransom 
Sergt.,  Co.  H 

Smith,  Rice.  .  . 
Priv.,  Co.  K. 

Smith,  Richard 


:s  B            

Ian 

24   i  865 

K,  27th  Me.  Inf. 
•s  H 

Tan 

24    186"; 

A,  2/th  Me.  Inf. 



:s  M  
H,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

P 

Jan. 
May 

24,  1865 

q    1  86s 

April,  1865 

Co.  I,  Mth  V.  R.  C. 

ph  S  
.   and  Coniin'y  Sub., 
v  Corps. 

May 

25,  1892 

Hatchers  Run,  Va. 

Oct.    27,  1864 

y  H    . 
K,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

ury  S 

Jan. 

Tan 

24,  1865 

C,  27th  Me.  Inf. 
W                          

Feb 

22   1865 

Nashville   Tenn    , 

Dec    16,  1864 

G,  95th  Ohio.  Inf. 

Sept 

6  1869 

Arizona 

1868  and  1869 

K,  8th  r.  S.  Cav. 

som  E  
).  H,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Jan. 

24,  1865 

K,  27th  Me.  Inf. 
ard 

Jan. 
Mar 

24,  1865 
i  ^   1  86s) 

Weldon   Railroad, 

Aug.  21,  1864 

B,  95111  N.  Y.  Inf. 

Va. 

Smith,  Robert 

Priv.,  Co.  M,  ,vl  U.  S.  Inf. 

Smith,  Samuel  S 

Priv.,  Co.  K.  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Smith,  S.  Rodman 

Capt.  Co.  C,  4th  Del.  Inf. 


Oct.   16,  1877     Slim  Huttes,  Mont.    Sept.  9,  1876 

Jan.    24,  1865    i 

Apr.     8,  1895      Rowanty   Creek,  •  Feb.     5,  1865 


One  of  twenty-two  men  (in 
cluding  two  civilians)  who, 
by  direction  of  General 
Mitchel  (or  Buell),  pene 
trated  nearly  200  miles  south 
into  the  enemy's  territory 
and  captured  a  railroad  train 
at  Big  Shanty,  Ga.,  in  an  at 
tempt  to  destroy  the  bridges 
and  track  between  Chatta 
nooga  and  Atlanta. 

(*) 


(*) 

In  testimony  of  his  faithful  and 
exemplary  conduct  as  one  of 
the  escort  to  the  remains  of 
President  Lincoln  to  Spring 
field,  111. 

Led  a  part  of  a  brigade,  saved 
two  pieces  of  artillery,  cap 
tured  a  flag,  and  secured  a 
number  of  prisoners. 

(*) 
(*) 


Infantry  (  C.  S.  A.  ). 


with  Indians. 


.(*) 

Captured  two  officers  and 
twentv  men  of  Hagood's 
brigade  while  they  were  en 
deavoring  to  make  their  way 
back  through  the  woods. 

Special  bravery  in  endeavoring 
to  dislodge  Indians  secreted 
in  a  ravine. 

(*) 

Swam  the  creek  under  fire  to 
establish  a  crossing. 


*  See  note  on  ]>age  133. 


MEDALS   OF   HONOR. 


Name,  rank,  and  organization.        Date  of  issue. 


Smith,  Stillman  C 

Sergt.,  Co.  II,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Smith,  Theodore  F 

1'riv.,  Co.  G,  ist  IT.  S.  Cav. 

Smith,  Thomas 

1'riv.,  Co.  G,  ist  IT.  S.  Cav. 

Smith,  Thomas  J 

Priv.,  Co.  G,  ist  U.  S.  Cav. 

Smith,  William 

Priv.,  Co.  G,  8th  U.  S.  Cav. 

Smith,  William 

Priv.,  Co.  G,  2yth  Me.  Inf. 

Smith,  William  H 

Priv.,  Co.  G,  ist  U.  S.  Cav. 

Smith,  William  M 

Corp.,  Co.  F,  2-th  Me.  Inf. 

Smith,  Wilson 

Sergt.,  Battery  H,  3<1  N.  Y.  I,,.  A. 


Action. 


Place. 


Smith,  Woodbury 

Priv.,  Co.  I),  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Snedden,  James 

Mus.,  54th  Pa.  Inf. 


Snow,  Elmer  A 

Trumpeter,  Co.  M,  y\  U.  S.  Inf. 

Southard,  David 

Sergt.,  Co.  C,  1st  X.  J.  Cav. 

Sova,  Joseph  E 

Saddler,  Co.  H,  8th  X.  Y.  Cav. 

Sowers,  Michael 

Priv.,  Co.  L,  4th  Pa.  Cav. 


Jan.  24,  1865 
Feb.  14,  1870 
Feb.  14,  1870 
Feb.  14,  1870 
Feb.  14,  1870  • 
Jan.  24,  1865  j 
Feb.  14,  1870 
Jan.  24,  1865 
Apr.  24,  1896 


Date. 


Chiricahua  Moun-      Oct.   20,  1869 
tains,  Ariz. 

Chiricahua  Moun-  ;  Oct.   20,  1869 
tains,  Ari/.. 

Chiricahua  Moun-     Oct.   20,  1869 
tains,  Ariz. 

Chiricahua  Moun-  '  Oct.   20,  1869 
tains,  Ariz. 


Spalding,  Edward  B 

Sergt.,  Co.  K,52d  111.  Inf. 


Spaulding,  Wallis 

Priv.,  Co.  F,  2-th  Me.  Inf. 

Spence,  Orizoba 

Priv.,  Co.  G,  8th  U.  S.Cav. 

Spencer,  Joseph  T 

Priv.,  Co.  B,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Spencer,  Joshua  C 

Priv.,  Co.  B,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Sperry,  William  J 

iif. 


Jan.  24,  1865 
Sept.  u,  1897 

Oct.  16,  1877 

J"iy  3. 1865 


Chiricahua  Moun 
tains,  Ariz. 


Washington,  X.  C . 


Oct.    20,  1869 


Sept.   6,  1862 


Ground  of  award. 


Piedmont,  Va '  June    5,  1864 


Rosebud    Creek,      June  17,  1876 
Mont. 

.Sailors  Creek,  Va.  .    Apr.     6,1865 


Apr.  24,  1865  ,  Appomattox  cam-  Mar.    29     to 

paign,  Va.  Apr.  9,  1865. 

Feb.   16,  1897      Stony  Creek   Sta-  Dec.     I,  1864 
lion,  Va. 


Jan.    15,  1894     Pi  ttsburg  Landing,     Apr.     6,  1862 
Tenn. 


Jan.   24,  1865 


Feb.  14,  1870 


Chiricahua  Moun 
tains,  Ariz. 


Maj.  6th  Vt.  Inf 


7156 8 


Jan.  24,  1865 
Jan.  24,  1865 
Aug.  12,  1892  :  Petersburg,  Va.  . .  . 


*  See  note  on  page  133. 


Oct.    20,  1869 


Apr.     2,  1865 


(*) 

Gallantry  in  action. 
Gallantry  in  action. 
Gallantry  in  action. 
Gallantry  in  action. 

(*) 

Gallantry  in  action. 

(*) 

Took  command  of  a  gun  (the 
lieutenant  in  charge  having 
disappeared)  and  fired  the 
same  so  rapidly  and  effec 
tively  that  the  enemy  were 
repulsed, although  for  a  time 
a  hand-to-hand  conflict  was 
had  over  the  gun. 

(*) 

Left  his  place  in  the  rear,  look 
the  rifleof  adisabled soldier, 
and  fought  through  the  re 
mainder  of  the  action. 

Bravery  in  action;  was  wound 
ed  in  both  arms. 

Capture  of  flag;  and  was  the 
first  man  over  the  works  in 
the  charge. 

Capture  of  flag. 

His  horse  having  been  shot 
from  under  him,  he  volun 
tarily  and  on  foot  partici 
pated  in  the  cavalry  charge 
made  upon  one  of  the 
forts,  conducting  himself 
throughout  with  great  per 
sonal  bravery. 

Although  twice  wounded,  and 
thereby  crippled  for  life,  he 
remained  fighting  in  open 
ground  to  the  close  of  the 
battle. 

(*) 
Gallantry  in  action. 

(*) 
(*) 

With  the  assistance  of  a  few 
men  captured  two  pieces  of 
artillery  and  turned  them 
upon  the  enemy. 


MEDALS   OF   HONOR. 


Name,  rank,  and  organization. 

Date  of  issue. 

Action. 

Ground  of  award. 

Place. 

Date. 

Spillane,  Timothy 

Sept.  10,  1880 
Tan  9/1  1865 

Hatchers  Run,  Va  . 

Feb.  5-7,  1865 

Gallantry  and  good  conduct  in 
action;   bravery  in  a  charge 
and  reluctance  to  leave  the 
field    after    being    twice 
wounded. 

(*) 
(*) 
(*) 

Gallantry  in  the  charge  of  the 
"volunteer  storming  party.  '  ' 

With   a   small  command   de 
feated     an     overwhelming 
force  of  the  enemy  and 
saved    the    trains   of    the 
corps. 

Gallantry  in  action. 

Advanced  alone  in  the  dark 
ness  beyond  the  picket  line, 
came   upon    three    of    the 
enemy,     fired    upon    them 
(his  fire    being   returned), 
wounded  two,  and  captured 
the  whole  party. 

Voluntarily  took  an  advanced 
position   on    the    skirmish 
line  for  the  purpose  of  as 
certaining   the   location   of 
Confederate    sharpshooters, 
and  under  heavy  fire  held 
the     position     thus     taken 
until  the  company  of  which 
he  was  a  member  went  back 
to  the  main  line. 

(•) 

Led  his  division  until  he  was 
severely  wounded. 

Gallantry  on  scout  after  In 
dians. 

Distinguished  bravery  in  bat 
tle,  where  he  was  severely 
wounded. 

Gallantry  in  action. 
Gallantry  in  action. 
(*) 
(*) 
(*) 
(*) 

Brought  off  his  piece  without 
losing  a  man. 

Gallantry  on  scouts  after  In 
dians. 

Priv.,  Co.  C,  i6th  Pa.  Cav. 
Spinney,  James  P                        ... 

Priv.,  Co.  G,  27th  Me.  Inf. 
Spinney,  Nicholas  E  Jan.    24,  1865 

Sergt.,  Co.  G,  27th  Me.  Inf. 
Spinney,  Stephen  S  Tan.    2J.  186^    

Priv.,  Co.  G,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Sprague,  Benona  
Corp.,  Co.  F,  i  i6th  111.  Inf. 

Sprague,  John  \V 

July  10,  1894 
Jan.  1  8,  1894 

Feb.  14,  1870 
Sept.  10,  1897 

June  23,  1896 

Jan.  24,  1865 
Nov.  4,  1893 
June  28,  1870 
Mar.  29,  1893 

Apr.  12,  1875 
Mar.  3,  1870 
Jan.  24,  1865 
Jan.  24,  1865 
Jan.  24,  1865 
Jan.  24,  1865 
July  30,  1896 
July  30,  1872 

Vicksburg,  Miss.  .  . 
Decatur,  Ga  

Chiricahua  Moun 
tains,  Ariz. 

Evergreen,  Ala  .  .  . 
Gettysburg,  Pa.  .  .  . 

May  22,  1863 
July  22,  1864 

Oct.    20,  1869 

Mar.  23,  1865 
July     2,  1863 

Col.  63<1  Ohio  Inf. 
Springer,  George  

Priv.,  Co.  G,  ist  U.  S.  Cav. 
Spurling,  Andrew  B 

Lieut.  Col.  21!  Me.  Cav. 
Stacey,  Charles 

1'riv.,  Co.  I),  55th  Ohio  Inf. 
Stacy,  Uranus  

Priv.,  Co.  A,  27th  Me.  Inf. 
Stahel,  Julius 

Piedmont,  W.  Va  .  . 

Kickapoo  Springs, 
Tex. 

Franklin,  Tenn  .  .  . 

Near  Turret  Moun 
tain,  Ariz. 

Seneca  Mountain, 
Ariz. 

June    5,  1864 
May  20,  1870 
Nov.  30,  1864 

Mar.  25  and 
27,  i873- 
Aug.  26,  1869 

Maj.  Gen.,  U.S.  Vols. 
Stance,  Emanuel 

Sergt.,  Co.  F,  gth  V.  S.  Cav. 
Stanley,  David  S 

Maj.  Gen.,  U.  S.  Vols. 
Stanley,  Eben  .... 

Priv.,  Co.  A,  5th  U.  S.  Cav. 
Stanley,  Edward    

Corp.,  Co.  F,  8th  U.  S.  Cav. 
Stanley,  John  R  

Priv.,  Co.  I,  27th  Me.  Inf. 
Staples,  Charles  F  

Corp.,  Co.  A,  27th  Me.  Inf. 
Staples,  William  H  

Priv.,  Co.  G,  271)1  Me.  Inf. 

Staples,  William  M  
Sergt.  ,  Co.  I,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Starkins,  John  H 

Campbell  Station, 
Tenn. 

Near  Camp  Hual- 
pai,  Ariz. 

Nov.  1  6,  1863 
1872 

Sergt.  ,  34th  N.  Y.  Battery. 
Stauffer,  Rudolph                .    .  . 

ist  Sergt.  Co.  K,  5th  U.  S.  Cav. 

*  See  note  on  page  133. 


MEDALS    OF   HONOR. 


Name,  rank,  and  organization.       Date  of  issue. 


Steadfast,  Thomas  S   Jan.   24  1865 

Priv.,  Co.  C,  27th  Me.  Inf. 


Steele.John  W  . 


Maj.  and  A.  I).  C.,  V.  S.  Vols. 


Steiner,  Christian 

Saddler,  Co.  G,  8th  U.  S.  Cav. 

Steinmetz,  William 

Priv.,  Co.  G,  83d  Ind.  Inf. 

Stephens,  William  G 

Priv.,  Chicago  Mercantile  Bat 
tery,  111.  L:  A. 

Sterling,  John  T 

Priv.,  Co.  D,  I ith  Ind.  Inf. 

Stevens,  Charles  E 

Priv.,  Co.  B,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Stevens,  Hazard 

Capt.  and  A.  A.  G.,  V.  S.  Vols. 

Stevens,  Herrman 

Priv.,  Co.  E,  z/th  Me.  Inf. 

Stevens,  Osgood  W 

Priv.,  Co.  F,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Stevens,  Thomas  W 

Priv. ,  Co.  D,  yth  U.  S.  Cav. 

Stevenson,  William 

Priv.,  Co.  G,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Stewart,  Benjamin  F 

Priv.,  Co.  E,  yth  U.  S.  Inf. 


Sept.  28,  1897 


Action. 


Place. 


Date. 


Spring  Hill,  Tenn.     Nov.  29,  1864 


Feb.  14,  1870     Chiricahua  Moun-     Oct.  20,  1869 
tains,  Ariz. 

July  12,1894     Vicksburg,  Miss. ..    May  22,  1863 


Ground  of  award. 


Dec.  21,1894  i   Vicksburg,  Miss ... 


May  22,  1863 


Mar.    5,1865     Winchester, Va. ...    Sept.  19,  1864 


Jan.   24,  1865    

June  13,  1894  ,  Fort  Huger,Va.  .  . .    Apr.  19,  1863 


Jan.    24,  1865    .  . 
Jan.    24,  1865 


Oct.     5,  1878      Little    Big   Horn,      June     25-26, 
Mont.  1876. 

Jan.    24,  1865 


Dec.     2,  1876  |  Big   Horn    River, 
Mont. 


July     9,  1876 


Stewart,  George  W 

1st  Sergt.  Co.  E,  1st  N.  J.  Cav. 

Stewart,  Joseph 

Priv.,  Co.  G,  ist  Md.  Inf. 

Stickels,  Joseph 

Sergt.,  Co.  A,  S$d  Ohio  Inf. 

Stickoffer,  Julius  H 

Saddler,  Co.  L,  8th  I".  S.  Cav. 

Stillings,  Calvin 

Priv.,  Co.  D,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Stimpson,  Thomas  J ! 

Priv.,  Co.  A,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Stockman,  George  H 

ist  Lieut.  Co.  C,  6th  Mo.  Inf. 

Stokes,  Alonzo 

ist  Sergt.  Co.  H,  6th  U.  S.  Cav. 

Stokes,  George 

Priv.,  Co.  C,  I22d  111.  Inf. 

Stoltz,  Frank | 

Priv.,  Co.  G,  83d  Ind.  Inf. 

Stone,  James  M  I 

Lieut.  Col.  27th  Me.  Inf. 


Apr.  24,1865      Paine 's    Cross  '  Apr.  5,1865 
Roads, Va. 

Apr.  27,1X65      Five  Forks,  Va.  ...    Apr.  1,1865 

June    8,1865      Blakely,  Ala Apr.  9,1865 


Mar.    3,  1870  i  Cienaga    Springs, 


Utah. 


Jan.    24,  1865 
Jan.    24,  1865 


July     9,1894      Vicksbnrg,  Miss . . . 


Nov.  n,  1868 


May  22,  1863 


Aug.  25,  1870  Wichita  River.Tex .  July  12,1870 
Feb.  22,1865  !  Nashville,  Tenn. ..  Dec.  16,1864 
July  9,  1894  Vicksburg,  Miss. .  .  May  22,  1863 

Jan.   24,  1865 

I 

*See  note  on  paKe  133. 


(*) 

During  a  night  attack  of  the 
enemy  upon  the  wagon  and 
ammunition  train  of  this 
officer's  corps,  he  gathered 
up  a  force  of  stragglers  and 
others,  assumed  command 
of  it,  though  himself  a  staff 
officer,  and  attacked  and  dis 
persed  the  enemy's  forces, 
thus  saving  the  train. 

Gallantry  in  action. 

Gallantry  in  the  charge  of  the 
' '  volunteer  storming  party. ' ' 

Carried,  with  others,  by  hand, 
a  cannon  up  to  and  fired  it 
through  an  embrasure  of  the 
enemy's  works. 

Captured  fourteen  of  the  en 
emy  in  the  severest  part  of 
the' battle. 

(*) 

Gallantly  led  a  party  that  as 
saulted  and  captured  the 
fort. 

(*) 
(*) 

Voluntarily  brought  water  to 
the  wounded  under  fire. 

(*) 

Carried  dispatches  to  General 
Crook  at  imminent  risk  of 
his  life. 

Capture  of  flag. 
Capture  of  flag. 
Capture  of  flag. 
Gallantry  in  action. 

(*) 

(*) 

Gallantry  in  the  charge  of  the 
"volunteer  storming  party." 

Gallantry  in  action. 
Capture  of  flag. 

Gallantry  in  the  charge  of  the 
' '  volunteer  storming  party . ' ' 

(*) 


n6 


MEDALS   OF   HONOR. 


Action 

. 

Place. 

Date. 

Stone,  Lewis 

G 

Jan 

24   1865 

(*) 

Priv.,  Co.  H 
Stone,  Simon 

,  271)1  Me.  Inf. 
,  jr  

Ian 

24   I  865 

(*) 

Priv.,  Co.  K 
S.orev.  John 

,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Am* 

2=;.  1806 

Dallas,  Ga.  . 

Mav  28.  186.1 

While  brineinjr  in  a  wounded 

Sergt.,  Co.  F,  uxjtli  Pa.  Inf. 


Storr,  Robert Sept.3O,  1871 

Priv.,  Co.  A,  1 5th  X.  Y.  Kng. 

Stover,  Eben   Jan.    24,  1865    

Priv.,  Co.  H,  27th  Me.  Inf. 


Strasbaugh,  Bernard  A 

1st  Sergt.  Co.  A,  3<1  M<1.  Inf. 


Strayer,  William  H 

Priv.,  Co.  B,  ,vl  U.  S.  Cav. 

Streile,  Christian 

Priv.,  Co.  I,  ist  N.  J.  Cav. 


Dec.    i,  1864     Petersburg,  Va  . . . 


May  22,  1872 


1 86 1  and  1 862 


comrade,  under  a  destruc 
tive  fire,  he  was  himself 
wounded  in  the  right  leg, 
which  was  amputated  on  the 
same  day. 

Services  during  the  rebellion. 


(*) 


June  17,  1864  |  Recaptured  the  colors  of  2d 
Pennsylvania  Provision al 
Artillery. 


Loup^Fork,  Platte  !  Apr.  26,  1872 


River,  Xebr. 


Apr.  24,1865  |  Pa  i  lie's  Cross 
Roads,  Va. 


Strivson,  Benoni July  24,  1869  i  Arix.ona 

Priv.,  Co.  B,  8th  U.  S.  Cav. 


Apr.     5,  1865 

Aug.  to  Oct. , 

1868. 


Strong,  James  N Xov.  25,  1893 

Sergt.,  Co.  C,  49th  Mass.  Mil. 


Port  Hudson,  La.  .    May  27,  1863 


Sturgeon,  James  K 

Priv.,  Co.  F,  46th  Ohio  Inf. 


Jan.      2,  1895      Kenesaw  Moun 
tain,  Ga. 


Sullivan,  Thomas Feb.  14,  1870      Chiricahua  Moun- 

Priv.,  Co.  G,  ist  I".  S.  Cav.  tains,  Ariz. 

Sullivan,  Thomas June  23,  1891   I  Wounded     Knee 

Priv.,  Co.  E,  7th  U.  S.  Cav.  Creek,  S.  Dak. 

Summers,  James  C ;   Feb.  25,  1895  j   Vicksburg,  Miss.  .  . 

Priv.,  Co.  II,  4th  W.  Va.  Inf. 


Sumner,  James Feb.  14,  1870 

Priv.,  Co.  G,  ist  V.  S.  Cav. 

Surles,  William  G i  Aug.  19,  1891 

Priv.,  Co.  G,  2d  Ohio  Inf. 


Chiricahua  Moun 
tains,  Ari/. 

Perry  ville.Ky 


June  15,  1864 

Oct.   20,  1869 
Dec.  29,  1890 

May  22,  1863 
Oct.  20,  1869 


Gallantry  in  action. 
Capture  of  flag. 

Bravery  in  scouts  and  actions 
with  Indians 

Volunteered  in  response  to  a 
call,  and  took  part  in  the 
movement  that  was  made 
upon  the  enemy's  works, 
under  a  heavy  fire  there 
from  in  advance  of  the  gen 
eral  assault. 

Advanced  beyond  the  lines 
and  captured  a  number  of 
prisoners. 

Gallantry  in  action  against  In 
dians  concealed  in  a  ravine. 

Conspicuous  bravery  in  action 
against  Indians  concealed 
in  a  ravine. 

Gallantry  in  the  charge  of  the 
"volunteer  storming  party." 

Gallantrv  in  action. 


Sutherland,  John  A July  24,  1869      Ari/.ona 

Corp.,  Co.  L,  8th  l\  S.  Cav. 

Swan,  Charles  A ;  June  17,  1865  <  Selma,  Ala 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  4th  Iowa  Cav. 

Swayne,  Wager Aug.  19,  1893      Corinth,  Miss  .... 

Lieut.  Col.  43d  Ohio  Inf. 

Sweatt,  Joseph  S.  G Mar.  22,  1892  j  Carsville,  Va 

Priv.,  Co.  C,  6th  Mass.  Inf. 


Sweeney,  James Oct.   26,  1864  '  Cedar  Creek,  Va.  .  . 

Priv.,  Co.  A,  ist  Vt.  Cav. 
Sweetsir,  John  W ,  Jan.    24,  1865 

Corp.,  Co.  A,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

*  See  note  0:1     age  ijvj. 


Oct.  8,  1862  In  the  hottest  part  of  the  fight 
he  stepped  in  front  of  his  col 
onel  to  shield  him  from  the 
enemy's  fire. 

Aug.  to  Oct.,      Bravery  in  scouts  and  actions 
1868.  with  Indians. 

Apr.  2,1865  Capture  of  flag  (supposed  to  be 
i  i  th  Mississippi )  and  bearer. 

Oct.  4,1862  Conspicuous  gallantry  in  lead 
ing  his  regiment  in  a  charge. 

May  15,  1863  When  ordered  to  retreat  this 
soldier  turned  and  rushed 
back  to  the  front,  in  the  face 
of  the  heavy  fire  of  the  ene 
my,  in  au  endeavor  to  rescue 
his  wounded  comrades,  re 
maining  by  them  until  over 
powered  and  taken  prisoner. 


Oct.    19,  1864 


Capture    of    North    Carolina 
State  colors. 

(*) 


MEDALS    OF    HONOR. 


Name,  rank,  and  organization.       Date  of  issue. 


Action. 


Sweetsir,  Stephen  E 

Priv.,  Co.  A,  2-th  Me.  Inf. 

Swegheimer,  Jacob 

Priv.,  Co.  I,  54111  Ohio  Inf. 

Swett,  Augustus  D 

Priv.,  Co.  C,  2yth  Me.  Inf. 

Swift,  Frederick  W 

Lieut.  Col.  I yth  Mich.  Inf. 


Swift,  Harlan  J 

2(1  Lieut.  Co.  II,  2(1  X.  V.  M.  R. 


Jan.    24,  1865 


Place. 


Date. 


July    14,1X94      Vicksburg,  Miss.  .  .    May  22,  1X63 
Jan.    24,  1865   !  ........ 


1'eb    15,1897 


Lenoir   Station, 
Tenn, 


('/round  of  award. 


Gallantry  in  the  charge  of  the 
"volunteer  storming  party.  '  ' 

(*) 


Nov.  16,  1863  ;  Gallantly  seized  the  colors  and 
rallied  the  regiment  after 
three  color  bearers  had  been 
shot,  and  the  regiment,  hav 
ing  become  demoralized, 
was  in  imminent  danger  of 
capture. 


July  20,  1897      Petersburg,  Va July  30,  1864 


Swinehart,  Chester 

ist  Sergt.  Co.  I),  /th  V.  R.  C. 


Tabor,  William  L.  S 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  isth  N.  II.  Inf. 


Taggart,  Charles  A 

Priv.,  Co.  B,  37th  Mass.  Inf. 

Tanner,  Charles  B 

2tl  Lieut.  Co.  H,  ist  Del.  Inf. 


May    9,  1865 


Mar.  lo,  1896 


Siege  of  Port  Hud 
son,  La. 


April,  1865. 


July,  1863 


Having  advanced  with  his 
regiment  and  captured  the 
enemy's  line,  saw  four  of  the 
enemy  retiring  toward  their 
second  line  of  works.  He 
advanced  upon  them  alone, 
compelled  their  surrender, 
and  regained  his  regiment 
with  the  four  prisoners. 

In  testimony  of  his  faithful 
and  exemplary  conduct  as 
one  of  the  escort  to  the  re 
mains  of  President  Lincoln 
to  Springfield,  111. 

Voluntarily  exposed  himself 
to  the  enemy,  only  a  few 
feet  away  to  render  valuable 
services  for  the  protection  of 
his  comrades. 


Apr.   24,1865      Sailors  Creek,  Va.  .    Apr.     6,1865      Capture  of  flag. 


Dec.  13,  1889      Antietam,  Md 


Tapley,  David  G 

Priv.,  Co.  A,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Tapley,  William  H 

Priv.,  Co.  A,  2yth  Me.  Inf. 

Tarbox,  Alphonso 

Priv.,  Co.  F,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Tarbox,  George 

Priv.,  Co.  C,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Tarbox,  Thomas  B 

Priv.,  Co.  1',  27th  Me.  Inf. 


Jan.  24,  1865 

Jan.  24,  1865 

Jan.  24,  1865 

Jan.  24,  1865  j 


Jan.    24,  1865    


Sept.  17,  1862  Carried  off  the  regimental 
colors,  which  had  fallen 
within  20  yards  of  the  ene 
my's  lines,  the  color  guard 
of  nine  men  having  all  been 
killed  or  wounded;  was  him 
self  three  times  wounded. 

(*) 

(*) 


(*) 
(*) 


ist  Lieut.  Co.  A,  15th  Pa.  Cav. 

Taylor,  Bernard  
Sergt.,  Co.  A,  5th  U.  S.  Cav. 

Taylor,  Calvin  M  
Priv.,  Co.  E,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Taylor   Charles                         

Apr.   12,  1875 

Jan.  24,  1865 
Dec.  1  6,  1882 
Jan.   24,  1865 

Near  Sunset  Pass, 
Ariz. 

Nov.    I,  1874 

small  force  against  the  ad 
vance  of  superior  numbers 
of  the  enemy. 

Bravery  in  rescuing  Lieuten 
ant  King,  sth  United  States 
Cavalry,  from  Indians. 

(*) 
Gallantry  in  action. 

(*) 

Big  Dry  Wash,  Ariz. 

July  17,  1882 

ist  Sergt.  Co.  D,  3d  U.  S.  Cav. 
Taylor   Daniel  D 

Corp.,  Co.  K,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

*  See  note  on  page  133. 


u8 


MEDALS   OF   HONOR. 


Name,  rank,  and  organization.      Date  of  issue. 


Taylor,  Forrester  L 

Capt.  Co.  H,  23tl  N.  J.  Inf. 


Taylor,  George  A 

Priv.,  Co.  E,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Taylor,  George  W 

Priv.,  Co.  I,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Taylor,  Henry  H 

Scrgt.,  Co.  C,  45th  111.  Inf. 


Taylor,  Horace 

Priv.,  Co.  I,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Taylor,  Joseph 

Priv.,  Co.  E,  7th  R.  I.  Inf. 


Taylor    Oliver  G 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Taylor,  R  chard 

Priv.,  Co.  E,  iSth  Iiul.  Inf. 

Taylor,  Wilbur  N 
Corp.,  Co.  K,  Sth  U.  S.  Cav. 


Nov.    2,  1896 

Jan.  24,  1865 
Jan.  24,  1865 
Sept.  I,  1893 

Jan.  24,  1865 
July  20,  1897 


Jan.    24,  1865 
Nov.     I,  1864 


Action. 


Place. 

Chancellorsv  i  1 1  e, 
Va. 


Date. 


Ground  of  award. 


May    3,  1863 


At  great  risk,  voluntarily  saved 
the  lives  of,  and  brought 
from  the  battlefield,  two 
wounded  comrades. 

(*) 


Vicksburg,  Miss. 


June  25,  1863  \VasthefirsttoplanttheUnion 
colors  upon  the  enemy's 
works. 

(*) 


\Veldon  Railroad,      Aug.  18,  1864 
Va. 


While  acting  as  an  orderly  to 
a  general  officer  on  the  field 
and  alone,  encountered  a 
picket  of  three  of  the  enemy 
and  compelled  their  surren 
der. 

(*) 


Cedar  Creek,  Va  .  .1  Oct.   19,  1864     Capture  of  flag. 


Taylor,  William 

Sergt.,  Co.  H,  and   Lieut.  Co. 
M,  ist  Md.  Inf. 


Sept.   6,  1869     Arizona 

Front  Royal,  Va . . 


Aug.    2,  1897 


Weldon  Railroad, 
Va. 


1 868  and  1869 
May  23,  1862 


Aug.  19,  1864 


Tea,  Richard  L 

Sergt.,  Co.  II,  6th  f.  S.  Cav. 
Terry,  John  D 

Sergt.,  Co.  E,  23d  Mass. Inf. 


Thackrah,   Benjamin 

Priv.,  Co.  H,  1 1 sth  N.  Y.  Inf. 


Nov.  16,1876      Sappa  Creek, Kans.    Apr.  23,1875 


Oct.    12,1867      Newbern,  N.  C 


May    2,  1890 


Fort  Gates,  Fla. .. 


Thatcher,  Charles  M 

Priv.,  Co.  IS,  ist  Mich.  S.  S. 


July  31,  1896  I  Petersburg,  Va.  .  . 


Thaxter,  Sidney  W. 
Maj.,  ist  Me.  Cav. 


Thomas,  Charles  L 

Sergt.,  Co.  E,  nth  Ohio  Cav. 


Sept.  10, 1897 


Aug.  24,  1894 


Mar.  14,  1862 


Apr.     I,  1864 


July  30,  1864 


Hatohers  Run,  Va 


Powder  River  Ex 
pedition. 

*  Sec  note  on  page  133. 


Oct.  27,  1864 


Summer  of 
1865. 


Bravery   in    actions   with   In 
dians. 

Then  a  sergeant,  he  was  pain 
fully  wounded  while  obey- 
ingan  order  to  burn  a  bridge, 
but  persevering  in  the  at 
tempt,  he  burned  the  bridge 
and  prevented  its  use  by  the 
enemy. 

Then  a  lieutenant,  he  volun 
tarily  took  the  place  of  a 
disabled  officer  and  under 
took  a  hazardous  recon  nois- 
sance  beyond  the  lines  of  the 
army;  was  taken  prisoner  in 
the  attempt. 

Gallantry  in  action. 

In  the  thickest  of  the  fight, 
where  he  lost  his  leg  by  a 
shot,  still  encouraged  the 
men  until  carried  off  the 
field. 

Was  a  volunteer  in  the  sur 
prise  and  capture  of  the 
enemy's  picket. 

Instead  of  retreating  or  sur 
rendering  when  the  works 
were  captured ,  regardless  of 
his  personal  safety,  contin 
ued  to  return  the  enemy's 
fire  until  he  was  captured. 

Voluntarily  remained  and  par 
ticipated  in  the  battle  with 
conspicuous  gallantry,  al 
though  his  term  of  service 
had  expired  and  he  had 
been  ordered  home  to  be 
mustered  out. 

Carried  a  message  through  a 
country  infested  with  hos 
tile  Indians  and  saved  the 
life  of  a  comrade  en  route. 


MEDALS   OF   HONOR. 


Actioi 

i. 

Place. 

Date. 

Thomas,  Hampton  S  
Maj.,  ist  Pa.  Yet.  Cav. 

Thomas,  Stephen. 

Jan.    15,  1894 

llllv    2^    18Q2 

Amelia  Springs, 
Ya. 

Apr.     5,  1865 
Oct    19  1864 

Conspicuous  gallantry  in  the 
capture    of  a    field    battery 
and  a  number  of  battle  flags 
and  in  the  destruction  of  the 
enemy's  wagon  train. 

Col.  8th  Vt.  Inf. 
Thompson,  Adrial,jr 

Jan.   24  1865 

desperate  hand-to-hand  en 
counter,  in  which  the  ad 
vance    of    the    enemy   was 
checked. 

(*) 

Priv.,  Co.  E,  27th  Me.  Inf. 
Thompson,   Allen... 

Apr    22  1896 

White  Oak  Road 

Apr      i    1865 

Priv.,  Co.  I,  4th  N.  Y.  II.  A. 
Thompson,  Caleb  

Jan     24,  1865 

Ya. 

through   timber  and   slash 
ings,   preceding  the  Union 
line  or  battle. 

(*) 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Thompson,  Charles  A  
Sergt.,  Co.  U,  I7th  Mich.  Inf. 

Thompson,  Freeman  C  
Corp.,  Co.  F,  i  i6th  Ohio  Inf. 

Thompson,  George  F 

July  27,  1896 

May  12,  1865 
Jan     24,  1865 

Spottsylvania.Ya.  . 

Appomattox   cam 
paign,  Va. 

May  12,  1864 

Mar.     29     to 
Apr.  9,  1865. 

After  the  regiment  was  sur 
rounded   and  all  resistance 
seemed  useless,  fought  sin 
gle  handed  for  the  colors, 
and  refused  to  give   them 
up  until  he  had  appealed  to 
his  superior  officers. 

Gallant  conduct  in  battle. 

(*) 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Thompson,  George  W  
Priv.,  Co.  C,  2<1  U.  K.  Cav. 

Thompson,  George  W  
Sergt.,  Co.  K,  2-th  Me.  Inf. 

Thompson,  Henry  C 

June  22,  1870 
Jan.    24,  1865 
Jan     ->4   1865 

Little  Blue,  Nebr.  . 

..... 

May  15,  1870 

Gallantry  in  action. 

(*) 
(*) 

ist  Sergt.  Co.  C,  271)1  Me.  Inf. 
Thompson,  James  

Apr.  22,  1806 

White  Oak  Road, 

Apr.     i,  1865 

Made  a  hazardous  advance 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  4th  N.  Y.  H.  A. 
Thompson,  James  B 

Dec.     i,  1864 

Ya. 
Gettysburg,  Pa.  ... 

Julv     3,  1863 

through    timber  and  slash 
ings,  preceding  the  Union 
line  of  battle. 

Capture  of  flag  of  I5th  Geor 

Sergt.,  Co.  G,  ist  Pa.  Rifles. 

Thompson,  J.  Harry  
Surg.,U.S.  Yols. 

Thompson,  John 

Nov.  n,  1870 
Feb.  14,  1870 

Newbern,  N.  C  .... 
Chiricahua  Moun 

Mar.  14,  1862 
Oct.   20,  1869 

gia  Infantry  (C.  S.  A.). 

Voluntarily  reconnoitered  the 
enemy's   position,  and    car 
ried  orders  under  the  hottest 
fire. 

Bravery   in    action   with    In 

Sergt.,  Co.  G,  ist  U.  S.  Cav. 
Thompson,  John   

Sept.  10,  1897 

tains,  Ariz. 
Hatchers  Run,  Ya. 

Feb.     6,  1865 

dians. 
As  color  bearer,  with  most  con 

Corp.,  Co.  C,  ist  Md.  Inf. 
Thompson,  Peter               

Oct.     5,  1878 

Little  Big    Horn, 

June  25,  1876 

spicuous  gallantry  preceded 
his  regiment  in  the  assault 
and  planted  his  flag  upon 
the  enemy's  works. 

After    having    voluntarily 

Priv.,  Co.  C,  7th  U.  S.  Cav. 
Thompson,  Thomas  

July  1  6,  1892 

Mont. 
Chancellors  vi  lie, 

Mav    2,  1863 

brought  water  to  the  wound 
ed,  in  which  effort  he  was 
shot  through  the   head,  he 
made   two  more  successful 
trips  for  the  same  purpose, 
notwithstanding     remon 
strances  of  his  sergeant. 

One  of  a  part  v  of  three  who  vol 

Sergt.,  Co.  A,  66th  Ohio  Inf. 

Va. 

untarily  brought  a  wounded 
Confederate  soldier   from 
within  the  enemy's  lines, 
in  the  face  of  a  constant  fire. 

*  See  note  on  page  133. 


120 


MEDALS   OF   HONOR. 


Name,  rank,  and  organization. 


Thompson,  William  P 

Sergt.,  Co.  G,  aoth  Ind.  Inf. 

Thompson,  William  S 

Priv. ,  Co.  K,  2ytli  Me.  Inf. 

Thomson,  Clifford 

ist  Lieut.  Co.  A,  1st  N.  Y.  Cav. 


Thorn,  David 
I'riv.,  Co.  C,  2; 

Thurston,  Miltor 
Priv.,  Co.  D,  2; 

Tibbets,  Andrew  W. 
Priv.,  Co.  I,  3<1  Iowa 

Tibbetts,  Charles  H. 

Priv.,  Co.  F.  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Tilton,  Henry  R 

Maj.  and  Surg.,  I".  8.  A. 


Tilton,  William 

Sergt.,  Co.  C.,  /th  X.  H.  Inf. 

Titus,  Charles 

Sergt.,  Co.  II,  ist  X.  J.  Cav. 

Toban,  James  W 

Sergt.,  Co.  C,  gth  Mich.  Cav. 


Date  of  issue. 


Action. 


Place. 


Dec.     1,1864     Wilderness,  Va .... 


Jan.   24,  1865    


Ground  of  award. 


Date. 


Nov.  27,  1896 


Chancellorsville, 
Va. 


May    6,  1864 


May     2,  1863 


Jan  24  1865 

th  Me.  Inf. 

th  Me.  Inf. 
W 

Jan.  24,  1865 

Iowa  Cav. 
H  

Jan.  24,  1865 

Mar.  22,  1895 


Feb.  20,  1884 
July     3,  1865 


Bear   Paw   Moun 
tain,  Mont. 


Richmond    c  a  m  - 
paign,  Va. 

Sailors  Creek,  Va.  . 


July     9,  1896      Aiken,  S.  C  .  . 


Tobey,  Samuel  A 

I'riv.,  Co.  G,  2-th.  Me.  Inf. 

Tobey,  William  W  . 
Sergt.,  Co.  G,  271)1  Me.  Inf. 

Tobin,  John  M 

Capt.  Co.  I,  gth  Mass.  Inf. 


Toffey,  John  J 

ist  Lieut.  Co.  G,  33d  N.  J.  Inf. 


Jan.  24,  1865 


Jan.   24,  1865 
Mar.  n,  1896 


Sept.  K),  1897 


Malvern  IIill,Va  .  . 


Chattanooga,  Tenn. 


Sept.  30,  1877 


1864 

Apr.     6,  1865 
Feb.  n,  1865 


July     I,  1862 


Nov.  23,  1863 


Capture  of   flag  of  55th  Vir 
ginia  Infantry  (C.  S.  A. ). 


Volunteered  to  ascertain  the 
character  of  approaching 
troops,  rode  up  so  closely  as 
to  distinguish  the  features 
of  the  enemy,  and  as  he 
wheeled  to  return  they 
opened  fire  with  musketry, 
the  Union  troops  returning 
same.  Under  a  terrific  fire 
from  both  sides  Lieutenant 
Thomson  rode  back  unhurt 
to  the  Federal  lines,  avert 
ing  a  disaster  to  the  Army 
by  his  heroic  act. 

(*) 
(*) 


Capture   of   flag   and   bearer, 
Austin's  Battery  (C.  S.  A.  ). 


Fearlessly  risked  his  life  and 
displayed  great  gallantry  in 
rescuing  and  protecting  the 
wounded  men. 

Gallant  conduct  in  the  field. 


Was  among  the  first  to  check 
the  enemy's  countercharge. 

Voluntarily  and  at  great  per 
sonal  risk  returned,  in  the 
face  of  the  advance  of  the 
enemy,  and  rescued  from 
impending  death  or  capture 
Maj.  William  C.  Stevens, 
gth  Michigan  Cavalry,  who 
had  been  thrown  from  his 
horse. 

(*) 
(*) 

Voluntarily  took  command  of 
the  gth  Massachusetts,  while 
adjutant,  bravely  fighting 
from  3  p.  m.  until  dusk,  ral 
lying  and  re-forming  the 
regiment  under  fire ;  twice 
picked  up  the  regimental 
flag,  the  color  bearer  having 
been  shot  down,  and  placed 
it  in  worthy  hands. 

Although  excused  from  duty 
on  account  of  sickness,  went 
to  the  front  in  command  of 
a  storming  party,  and  with 
conspicuous  gallantry  par 
ticipated  in  the  assault  of 
Missionary  Ridge;  was  here 
wounded  and  permanently 
disabled. 


*See  note  on  page  133. 


MEDALS   OF   HONOR. 


121 


Name,  rank,  and  organization. 

Date  of  issue. 

Action. 

Ground  of  award. 

Place. 

Date. 

Tolan,  Frank  .  .  . 

Oct.  5,  1878 
July  3,  1865 

Nov.  13,  1893 

Apr.  4,  1865 
Jan.  24,  1865 
July  9,  1894 
May  10,  1894 

May  26,  1891 
June  24,  1892 

June  21,  1895 

Feb.  14,  1870 
May  2,  1895 

Jan.  24,  1865 
Jan.  24,  1865 
Mar.  27,  1891 

Sept.  28,  1897 

Aug.  14,  1894 
Jan.  24,  1865 

Little   Big   Horn, 
Mont. 

Sailors  Creek,  Va  .  . 

June  25,  1876 
Apr.     5,1865 

June     i,  1861 
Mar.  25,  1865 

Voluntarily  brought  water  to 
the  wounded  under  fire. 

Charged   into  the   enemy's 
ranks  and  captured  a  battle 
flag,  having  a  horse  shot  un 
der  him  and  his  cheeks  and 
shoulders  cut  with  a  saber. 

Twice   charged   through  the 
enemy's  lines,  and,  taking  a 
carbine    from    an    enlisted 
man,  shot  the  enemy's  cap 
tain. 

Capture  of  flag  of  sgth  Ala 
bama  Infantry  (C.  S.  A.  ). 

(*) 

Gallantry  in  the  charge  of  the 
'  '  volunteer  storming  part}-.  '  ' 

At  great  hazard  of  his  life  he 
saved  his  commanding  offi 
cer,   then   badly   wounded, 
from  capture. 

Bravery. 

Took  command  of  and  led  the 
brigade   in   the   assault   on 
the  enemy's  works. 

Seized  the  colors  and  led  the 
regiment  when  other  regi 
ments  had  retired,  and  then 
re-formed    his    line    and 
held  it. 

Bravery  in  action  with  Indians. 

Having  been  sent  outside  the 
lines  to  obtain  certain  in 
formation  of  great  impor 
tance,  and  having  succeeded 
in  his  mission,  was  surprised 
upon   his  return  by  a  large 
force  of  the  enemy,  regain 
ing    the    Union   lines   only 
after  greatly  imperiling  his 
life. 

(*) 
(*) 

Killed    a    hostile     Indian    at 
close  quarters,  and,  although 
entitled  to  retirement  from 
service,    remained    to     the 
close  of  the  campaign. 

Having    been    surprised   and 
captured  by  a  detachment 
of    guerrillas,   this   soldier, 
with  other  prisoners,  seized 
the  arms  of  the  guard  over 
them,    killed    two     of    the 
guerrillas    and   enabled   all 
the  prisoners  to  escape. 

Risked    his   life   in   saving  a 
wounded  comrade. 

(*) 

Priv.,  Co.  D,  7th  U.  S.  Cav. 

Tompkins,  Aaron  B  
Sergt.,  Co.  G,  1st  N.  J.  Cav. 

Tompkins,  CharlesH              

i  st.  Lieut,  2<1  U.  S.  Cav. 

Tompkins,  George  W  
Corp.,  Co.  I',  1  241)1  X.  V.  Inf. 

Tompson,  William  
Priv.,  Co.  I?,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Toomer,  \Villiam 

Petersburg,  Va.  .  .  . 

Vicksburg,  Miss.  .  . 
Ezra  Chapel,  Ga  .  . 

Wounded     Knee 
Creek,  S.  Dak. 

Cedar  Creek,  Va.  .  . 
\Vilderness,Va  .... 

Chiricahua  Moun 
tains,  Ariz. 

Chancellorsv  i  1  1  e, 
Va. 

May  22,  1863 
July  28,  1864 

Dec.  29,  1890 
Oct.   19,  1864 

May    6,  1864 

Oct.  2(i,  1869 
May     2,  1863 

Sergt.,  Co.  F,  127th  111.  Inf. 

Torgler,  Ernest  
Sergt.,  Co.  G,  37th  Ohio  Inf. 

Toy,  Frederick  E  

ist  Sergt.  Co.  G,  7th  U.  S.  Cav. 
Tracy,  Amasa  S 

Lieut.  Col.  2d  Vt.  Inf. 
Tracy,  Benjamin  F        

Col.  logth  N.  Y.  Inf. 
Tracy,  John 

Priv.,  Co.  G,  8th  V.  S.  Cav. 
Tracy,  William  G 

Maj.  I22d  N.  Y.  Inf. 
Trafton   Ham    N 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Priv.,  Co.  I,  2-th  Me.  Inf. 

Trautman,  Jacob  
ist  Sergt.  Co.  I,  7th  U.  S.  Cav. 

Traynor,  Andrew     

Wounded     Knee 
Creek,  S.  Dak. 

Masons  Hill,  Va  .  . 
Buzzards  Roost,  Ga. 

Dec.  29,  1890 
Mar.  16,  1864 

May  ii,  1864 

Corp.,  Co.  D,  ist  Mich.  Cav. 
Treat   Howell  B 

Sergt.,  Co.  I,  52d  Ohio  Inf. 

Trefethern,  Horatio  W  
Priv.,  Co.  G,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

*  See  note  on  page  133. 


122 


MEDALS   OF   HONOR. 


Name,  rank,  and  organization. 

Date  of  issue. 

Action. 

Ground  of  award. 

Place. 

Date. 

Tremain,  Henry  E            ... 

June  30,  1892 

June  n,  1895 

Jan.  24,  1865 
Jan.  24,  1865 
Aug.  3,  1894 
Mar.  n,  1870 

May  12,  1865 
Jan.  24,  1865 
Jan.  24,  1865 
Apr.  17,  1871 

Jan.  24,  186=) 

Resaca,  Ga  

Waterloo    Bridge, 
Ya. 

May  15,  1864 
Aug.  25,  1862 

Voluntarily  rode  between  the 
lines  while  two  brigades  of 
Union    troops    were    firing 
into  each  other,  and  stopped 
the  firing. 

Voluntarily    assisted    in    the 
burning  and  destruction   of 
the  bridge  under  heavy  fire 
of  the  enemy. 

(*) 

(*) 

Gallantry  in  the  charge  of  the 
"  volunteer  storming  party.  " 

Although    severely    wounded 
in  a    charge,  he    remained 
with    the    regiment    until 
again   severely  wounded, 
losing  his  leg. 

Gallant  conduct  in  battle. 

(*) 
(*) 

Was  one  of  the  three  soldiers 
most    conspicuous     in    the 
final  assault. 

(*) 
(*) 

(*) 

Gallantry   in    actions  with 
Apaches. 

Gallantry  in  action. 

(*) 

Took  the  colors  after  three  of 
the  color  guard  had  fallen, 
and  although   almost   in 
stantly  knocked   down   by 
a   spent   ball,   immediately 
arose  and  bore  the  colors  to 
the  end  of  the  engagement. 

Capture  of  flag. 
Gallantry  in  action. 

Was  one  of  a  detachment  of 
sixteen  men  who  heroically 
defended  a   wagon   train 
against   the    attack    of    125 
cavalry,  repulsed  the  attack, 
and  saved  the  train. 

Maj.an.dA.  D  C    U  S  Vols 

Tribe,  John  

Priv.,  Co.  G,  5th  X.  Y.  Cav. 

Tripp,  Charles  D.  .  .  . 
Corp.,  Co.  I,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Tripp,  Pelatiah  R  

Priv.,  Co.  I,  27th  Me.  Inf. 
Trogden,  Howell  G  . 

Yicksburg,  Miss.  .  . 
Near  Atlanta,  Ga.  . 

Appomattox  cam 
paign,  Va. 

May  22,  1863 
July  21,1864 

Mar.    29    to 
Apr.  9,1865. 

Priv.,  Co.  D,  <Sth  Mo.  Inf. 
Truell,  Edwin  M 

Priv.,  Co.  E,  1  2th  Wis.  Inf. 
Tucker,  Allan 

Sergt.,  Co.  I',  loth  Conn.  Inf. 

Tucker,  Charles  H  
Corp.,  Co.  B,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Tucker,  Daniel  H  
Priv.,  Co.  B,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Tucker,  Jacob  R 

Petersburg,  Va.  .  .  . 

Apr.     I,  1865 

Corp.,  Co.  G,  4th  Md.  Inf. 
Tucker,  William  H  

Priv.,  Co.  G,  27th  Me.  Inf. 
Tufts,  John  W  

Jan.  24,  1865 
Jan.  24,  1865 
Apr.  12,  1875 
Nov.  1  6,  1887 

Jan.  24,  1865 

Priv.,  Co.  B,  27th  Me.  Inf. 
Tufts,  Wilson  C  .  . 

Priv.,  Co.  B,  27th  Me.  Inf. 
Turpin,  James  H 

1872-1874 

Dec.  31,  1862, 
and  Jan.  I, 
1863. 

ist  Sergt.  Co.  L,  sth  U.  S.  Cav. 
Tweedale,  John 

Stone  River,  Tenn  . 

Priv.  ,  Co.  B,  1  5th  Pa.  Cav. 
Twombley,  Henry  W     

Priv.,  Co.  B,  27th  Me.  Inf. 
Twombly,  Voltaire  P         .... 

Mar.  12,  1897 

Apr.  7,  1865 
May  27,  1870 
Sept.  II,  1897 

Fort   Do  nelson, 
Tenn. 

Resaca,  Ga 

Feb.   15,  1862 

May  14,  1864 
Oct.    14,  1863 
Feb.  15,  1863 

Capt.  Co.  K,  2d  Iowa  Inf. 
Tyrrell,  George  William  ... 

Corp.,  Co.  H,  5th  Ohio  Inf. 
Urell,  Michael  .  . 

liristoe  Station,  Ya  . 
Nolensville,  Tenn  . 

Priv.,  Co.  E,  82d  N.  Y.  Inf. 
Vale,  John 

Priv.,  Co.  H,  2d  Minn.  Inf. 

*  See  note  on  page  133. 


MEDALS    OF    HONOR. 


I23 


Name,  rank,  and  organization. 

Date  of  issue. 

Action. 

Ground  of  award. 

Place. 

Date. 

Vance,  Wilson  

Sept.  24,  1897 

Sept.  i,  1893 

May  12,  1865 
Apr.  6,  1865 

Jan.  24,  1865 
Jan.  24,  1865 
Sept.  22,  1897 

Apr.  6,  1865 

Jan.  17,  1894 
Sept.  8,  1891 

Oct.  13,  1875 
June  8,  1865 
Oct.  5,  1878 
May  22,  1872 
Apr.  12,  1875 
Aug.  23,  1893 

Stone  River,  Tenn  . 

Hatchers  Run,  Va. 

Appomattox  cam 
paign,  Va. 

Chapin's    Farm, 
near  Richmond, 
Va. 

Dec.  31,  1862 

Feb.    6,  1865 

Mar.  29  to  Apr. 
9,  1865. 
Sept.  29,  1864 

Voluntarily  and  under  a  heavy 
fire,  while  his  command  was 
falling   back,  rescued   a 
wounded  and  helpless  com 
rade  from  death  or  capture. 
Was  the  first  man  to  reach  the 
enemy's    rifle    pits,    which 
were  taken  in  the  charge. 

Gallant  conduct  in  battle. 

Took  position  in  advance  of 
the  skirmish  line  and  drove 
the  enemy's   cannoneers 
from  their  guns. 

(*) 
(*) 

While  executing  an  order  to 
withdraw,  seeing  that  a  con 
tinuance  of  the  movement 
would  expose  another  troop 
of  his  regiment  to  being  cut 
off  and  surrounded,  he  dis 
regarded    orders   to   retire, 
placed  himself  in  front  of 
his  men,  led  a  charge  upon 
the  advancing  Indians,  re 
gained  a  commanding  posi 
tion  that  had  just  been  va 
cated,  and   thus   insured   a 
safe  withdrawal  of  both  de 
tachments  without  further 
loss. 

Sei/ed    the  national   colors, 
after  two  color  bearers  had 
been  shot  down,  close  to  the 
enemy's    works,   and    bore 
them  through  the  remainder 
of  the  battle. 

Gallantry  in  action;  manifest 
ing  throughout  the  engage 
ment    coolness,   zeal,  judg 
ment,  and  courage. 

Rapidly  assembled  his   regi 
ment  and  charged  the  ene 
my's  flank;    changed   front 
under     heavy     fire,     and 
charged    and    destroyed    a 
Confederate     brigade;     all 
this  with  new  troops  in  their 
first  battle. 

Gallant  manner  in  which  he 
faced  a  desperate  Indian. 

Capture  of  flag. 
Bravery  in  action. 
Gallantry  in  action. 

Gallantry  in  actions  and  cam 
paigns. 

While    voluntarily    serving 
as  aide-de-camp,   success 
fully   and    advantageously 
changed  the   position   of 
troops  under  fire. 

Priv.,  Co.  B,  2  ist  Ohio  Inf. 
Vanderslice,  John  M 

Priv.,  Co.  D,  8th  Pa.  Cav. 
Van  Matre,  Joseph. 

Priv.,  Co.  G,  i  i6th  Ohio  Inf. 
Vanwinkle,  Edward  

Corp.,  Co.  C,  I48th  X.  Y.  Inf. 
Varney,  Aaron  

Priv.,  Co.  H,  27111  Me.  Inf. 
Varney,  Elijah  

Priv.,  Co.  G,  27th  Me.  Inf. 
Varnum,  Charles  A 

White  Clay  Creek, 
S.  Dak. 

Chapin's    Farm, 
near  Richmond, 
Va. 

Wauhatchie.Tenn  . 
Gettysburg,  Pa  .... 

Staked  Plains,  Tex. 
Blakely,  Ala  j 

Little   Big    Horn, 
Mont. 

Loupe  Fork,  Platte 
River,  Nebr. 

Gaines  Mills,  Va  .  . 

Dec.  30,  1890 

Sept.  29,  1864 

Oct.   28,  1863 
July     3,1863 

Nov.    3,  1874 
Apr.     9,  1865 
June  25,  1876  : 
Apr.  26,  1872  , 
1872  and  1873 
June  27,  1862 

Capt.  Co.  B,  7th  U.  S.  Cav. 
Veal,  Charles  

Priv.,  Co.  D,  4th  U.  S.  C.  T. 
Veale,  Moses  

Capt.  Co.  F,  looth  Pa.  Inf. 
Veazey,  Wheelock  G 

Col.  i6th  Vt.  Inf. 
Veuve,  Ernest 

Farrier,  Co.  A,  4th  U.  S.  Cav. 
Vifquain,  Victor 

Lieut.  Col.  97th  111.  Inf. 
Voit,  Otto      

Saddler,  Co.  H,  7th  I".  S.  Cav. 
Vokes,  Leroy  H  
ist  Sergt.  Co.  B,  3d  U.  S.  Cav. 
Von  Medem,  Rudolph  

Sergt.  ,  Co.  A,  5th  U.  S.  Cav. 
Von  Vegesack,  Ernest  

Maj.  and  A.  D.  C.,  U.  S.  Vols. 

*  See  note  on  page  133. 


124 


MEDALS   OF   HONOR. 


Actior 

1. 

Place. 

Date. 

Ground  of  award. 

Wadleigh,  Charles  H 

Jan    24  1865 

(*) 

Priv.,  Co.  B,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Wadleigh,  Elisha  
Priv.,  Co.  A,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Wadsworth,  Alexander 

Jan.    24,  1865 

Priv.,  Co.  H,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Wadsworth,  Marshall  L  
Corp.,  Co.  H,  2/th  Me.  Inf. 

Jan.    24,  1865 

(*) 

Wageman,  John  H July  27,  1896      Petersburg,  Va.  . . .    June  17,  1864 

Priv.,  Co.  I,  6oth  Ohio  Inf. 


Wagner,  John  W 
Priv.,  Co.  F,  8th  Mo.  Inf. 

Wainwright,  John 


ist  Lieut.  Co.  F,  97th  Pa.  Inf. 


Dec.   14,  1894      Vicksburg,  Miss.  .  .    May  22,  1863 
June  24,  1890      Fort  Fisher,  X.  C.  .    Jan.    15,  1865 


Waitt,  John  H 

Priv.,  Co.  E,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Wakefield,  George  W 

Priv.,  Co.  I,  27111  Me.  Inf. 

Wakefield,  George  W 

Priv.,  Co.  I),  2-th  Me.  Inf. 

Walker,  Allen 

Priv.,  Co.  C,  3d  U.  S.  Cav. 


Jan.  24,  1865    

Jan.  24,  1865    

...I  Jan.  24,1865    ' 

Apr.  25,  1892  i  Texas :  Dec.  30,  1891 


Walker,  George  M Jan.    24,  1865 

Sergt.,  Co.  H,  271)1  Me.  Inf. 

Walker,  James  C Nov. 25,  1895      Missionary  Ridge,     Nov.  25,  1863 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  3 ist  Ohio  Vet.  Inf.  !  Tenn. 


Walker,  John i  Nov.  23  1869     Red  Creek,  Ariz. .  .    Sept.  2^,  1869 

Priv. ,  Co.  D,  8th  U.  S.  Cav. 


Walker,  Dr.  Mary  E 


Wall,  Jerry.  . 


Priv.,  Co.  B,  1 26th  N.  Y.Inf. 

Wallace,  William 

Sergt.,  Co.  C,  5th  U.  S.  Inf. 

Waller,  Francis  A 

Corp.,  Co.  I,  6th  YVis.  Inf. 

Walley,  Augustus 

Priv.,  Co.  I,  gth  U.  S.  Cav. 

Walling,  William  H 

Capt.  Co.  C,  I42d  N.  Y.  Inf. 


Wallingford,  Daniel 

Priv.,  Co.  D,  271)1  Me.  Inf. 

Walls,  Thomas 

Priv.,  Co.  C,  27th  Me.  Inf. 


Jan.   24,1866    1    1861101865 


Dec.     1,1864      Gettysburg,  Pa .... 

Apr.  27,  1877     Cedar  Creek,  etc., 
Mont. 


Dec.     i,  1864      Gettysburg,  Pa.  .  . 


Remained  with  the  command, 
after  being  severely  wound 
ed,  until  he  had  fired  all  the 
cartridges  in  his  possession, 
when  he  had  to  be  carried 
from  the  field. 

Gallantry  in  the  charge  of  the 
"volunteer  storming  part  v. ' ' 

Gallant  and  meritorious  con 
duct,  where,  as  first  lieuten 
ant,  he  commanded  the  regi 
ment. 

(*) 
(*) 

(*) 

While  carrying  dispatches,  he 
attacked  a  party  of  three 
armed  men  and  secured 
papers  valuable  to  the 
United  States. 

(*) 

Voluntarily  carried  the  regi 
mental  flag  in  a  charge  in 
which  the  flag  and  staff  re 
ceived  a  very  large  number 
of  bullet  marks. 

Gallantry  in  action  with  In 
dians. 

Services  rendered  during  the 
war. 


July     3,  1863      Capture  of  flag. 


Oct.  21,  1876, 
to  Jan.  8, 
1877. 

July     i,  .863 


Oct.      i,  1890      Cuchillo     Negro      Aug.  16,  1881 
Mountains,  N.  ! 
Mex. 


Mar.  28,  1892 


Jan.  24,  1865 
Jan.  24,  1865 


Fort  Fisher,  N.  C.  .1  Dec.  25,  1864 


Gallantry  in  actions. 


Capture  of  flag  of  2d  Mis 
sissippi  Infantry  (C.  S.  A. ). 

Bravery  in  action  with  hostile 
Apaches. 

During  the  bombardment  of 
the  fort  by  the  fleet,  cap 
tured  and  brought  off  the 
flag  of  the  fort,  the  flag 
staff  having  been  shot 
down. 

(*) 


*See  note  on  page  133. 


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125 


Name,  rank,  and  organization.       Date  of  issue. 


Walsh,  John Oct.   26,  1864 

Corp.,  Co.  I),  5th  X.  Y.  Cav. 

Wambsgan,  Martin Nov.    3,  1896 

1'riv.,  Co.  I),  90th  N.  Y.  Inf. 


Action. 


Place. 


Date. 


Cedar  Creek,  Ya  . .    Oct.   19,  1864 


(".round  of  award. 


Ward,  Charles  H 

Priv.,  Co.  G,  ist  V.  S.  Cav. 

Ward,  George  H 

Capt.  Co.  A,  2yth  Me.  Inf. 

Ward,  James 

Sergt.,  Co.  H,  7th  V.  S.  Cav. 

Ward,  John 

Sergt.,  Indian  Scouts. 

Ward,  Nelson  W 

Priv.,  Co.  M,  I  ith  Pa.  Cav. 


Cedar  Creek,  Ya  .  . 


Oct.    19,  1864 


Ward,  Thomas  J 

Priv.,  Co.  C,  Ii6th  111.  Inf. 


Feb.  14,  1870      Chiricahna  Moun 
tains,  Ariz. 

Jan.   24,  1865   ! 

Apr.    16,1891   !  Wounded     Knee 
Creek,  S.  Dak. 

May  28,  1875      Pecos  River,  Tex.  . 

Sept.  10,  1897      Staunton     River 
Bridge,  Ya. 


July  27,  1894  '  Yicksburg,  Miss. .  . 


Oct.  20,  1869 

Dec.  29,  1890 
Apr.  25,  1875 
June  25,  1864 


May  22,  1863 


Ward,  William  H 

Jan       2   1895 

Yickslmrif,  Miss.  . 

Mav     3,  1863 

Capt.  Co.  B,  47th  Ohio  Inf. 

Warden,  John  
ist  Lieut.  Co.  K,  55th  111.  Inf. 

Warfel,  Henry  C 

Sept.    2,  1893 
Apr    24   1865 

Yicksburg,  Miss.  .  . 
P  a  i  n  e  '  s    Cross 

May  22,  1863 
Apr.     5,  1865  j 

Priv.,  Co.  A,  ist  Pa.  Cav. 

Warren,  Chadbourne  
Priv.,  Co.  B,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Warren,  Francis  E  

Jan.    24,  1865 
Sept.  22,  1893 

Roads,  Va. 
Port  Hudson,  La.  . 

Mav  27,  1863 

Corp.,  Co.  C,  49th  Mass.  Inf. 

Capt.  Co.  C,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Priv.,  Co.  B,  27th  Me.  Inf. 
^Varrington,  Lewis 

Apr.   12,  1875 

Muchague  Valley, 

Dec.     8,  1874 

ist  Lieut.,  4th  U.  S.  Cav. 

Watson,  Daniel  
Priv.,  Co.  A,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Jan.    24,  1865 

Tex. 

Sergt.,  Co.  F,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Aug  25,  1870 

Wichita  River,  Tex  . 

July  12,  1870 

Corp.,  Co.  L,  6th  U.  S.  Cav. 
Watson,  Joseph                         

Mar.     3,  1870 

Near    Picacho 

June    4,  1869 

Priv.,  Co.  F,  Sth  U.  S.  Cav. 
Watson   Seth 

Jan     24    I  865 

Mountain,  Ariz. 

Priv.,  Co.  F,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

July  24   1869 

Arizona  

Aug.  to  Oct.  , 

Priv.,  Co.  B,  8th  U.  S.  Cav. 

Webb,  Alexander  S  
Brig.  Gen.,  U.S.  Vols. 

Sept.  28,  1891 

Gettysburg,  Pa.  .  .  . 

1868. 
July  1-3,  1863 

Capture  of  flag. 

While  the  enemy  were  in 
close  proximity  this  soldier 
sprang  forward  and  bore  off 
in  safety  the  regimental 
colors,  the  color  bearer  hav 
ing  fallen  on  the  field  of 
battle. 

Gallantry  in  action  with  In 
dians. 

(*) 

Continued  to  fight  after  being 
severely  wounded. 

Gallantry  in  action  with  In 
dians. 

Yoluntarily  took  part  in  a 
charge;  went  alone  in  front 
of  his  regiment  under  a 
heavy  fire  to  secure  the 
body  of  his  captain,  who 
had  been  killed  in  the  ac 
tion. 

Gallantry  in  the  charge  of  the 
"volunteer  storming  party." 

Voluntarily  attempted  to  run 
the  enemy's  batteries. 

Gallantry  in  the  charge  of  the 
"volunteer  storming  party. ' ' 

Capture  of  Virginia  State  col 
ors. 

(*) 

Volunteered  in  response  to  a 
call,  and  took  part  in  the 
movement  that  was  made 
upon  the  enemy's  works  un 
der  a  heavy  fire  therefrom, 
in  advance  of  the  general 
assault. 

(*) 
(*) 


Gallantry   in    a    combat  with 
five  Indians. 

(*) 
(*) 
Gallantry  in  action. 

Killed  an  Indian  warrior  and 
captured  his  arms. 

(*) 

Bravery  in  actions  and  scouts 
against  Indians. 

Distinguished    personal    gal 
lantry. 


*See  note  on  page  133. 


126 


MEDALS   OF   HONOR. 


Name,  rank,  and  organization. 

Date  of  issue. 

Action. 

Ground  of  award. 

Place. 

Date. 

"Webb,  James            ....                ... 

Sept.  17,  1897 
fune  22,  1896 

Jan.   24,  1865 
Jan.   24,  1865 
Jan.   24,  1865 

Bull  Run  Va 

Aug/30,  1862 
June  27,  1864 

Under  heavy  fire,  voluntarily 
carried     information    to     a 
battery  commander  that  en 
abled  him  to  save  his  guns 
from  capture.    Was  severely 
wounded,  but  refused  to  go 
to  hospital,  and  participated 
in  the  remainder  of  the  cam 
paign. 

Voluntarily  joined  in  a  charge 
against  the   enemy,   which 
was    repulsed,  and    by  his 
rapid  firing  in  the  face  of 
the  enemy,  enabled  many  of 
the  wounded  to  return  to'the 
Federal  lines;  with  others, 
held    the    advance    of    the 
enemy    while    temporary 
works  were   being  con 
structed. 

(*) 
(*) 
(*) 

Capture    of    flag     and     color 
bearer. 

(*) 

Taking  the  place  of  his  com 
manding   officer,  who    had 
fallen,  severely  wounded,  he 
gallantly   served  his  piece, 
after  each  fire  advancing  it 
to  a  better  position. 

Gallantry  in  action  with   In 
dians. 

Voluntarily  brought  water  to 
the  wounded,  under  fire. 

(*) 
Capture  of  flag. 
Gallantry  in  action. 
Capture  of  flag. 

Risked  his  life  in  rescuing  a 
wounded  comrade  under  fire 
of  the  enemy. 

(*) 

(*) 
(*) 
Gallantry  in  action. 

(*) 

Friv.,  Co.  F,  5th  N.  Y.  Inf. 
Webber,  Alanson  P  

Kenesaw  M  o  u  n  - 
tain,  Ga. 

Mus.,  86th  111  Inf. 
Webber,  Alfred  C  

Priv.,  Co.  F,  27111  Me.  Inf. 
Webber,  Orin  B                       

Priv.,  Co.  K,  27th  Me.  Inf. 
Webber,  William  C  

Mus.,  Co.  K,  27th  Me.  Inf. 
Weeks,  John  

Doc.     i,  1864 
Jan.   24,  1865 
Mar.  24,  1891 

Feb.  14,  1870 
Oct.     5,  1878 
Jan.   24,  1865 
Feb.  22,  1865 
Nov.  19,  1870 
Apr.  24,  1865 
Apr.  13,  1894 

Jan.   24,  1865 

Spottsylvania,  Ya.  . 

May  12,  1864 

Priv.,  Co.  H,  152(1  N.  Y.  Inf. 
Weeks,  Noah  

Priv.,  Co.  H,  2-th  Me.  Inf. 
Weinert,  Paul  H 

Wounded     Knee 
Creek,  S.  Dak. 

Chiricahua  Moun 
tains,  Ariz. 

Little   Big    Horn, 
Mont. 

Dec.  29,  1890 

Oct,  20,  1869 

June     25-26, 
1876. 

Corp.,  Co.  E,  ist  U.  S.  Art. 
Weiss,  Enoch  R 

Priv.,  Co.  G,  ist  U.  S.  Cav. 
Welch,  Charles  H 

Sergt.,  Co.  I),  7th  U.  S.  Cav. 
Welch,  Charles  H  

Priv.,  Co.  H,  27th  Me.  Inf. 
Welch,  George  

Nashville,  Tenn.  .  . 
Wichita  River,  Tex. 
Petersburg,  Va  .  .  .  . 

Dec.  1  6,  1864 
Oct.     5,  1870 
Apr.     2,  1865 
May    8,  1864 

Priv.,  Co.  A,  i  ith  Mo.  Inf. 
Welch,  Michael  

Sergt.,  Co.  M,  6th  U.  S.  Cav. 
Welch,  Richard 

Corp.,  Co.  E,  3?th  Mass.  Inf. 
Welch,  Stephen  

Sergt.,  Co.  C,  I54th  N.  Y.  Inf. 
Welch,  Wentworth  

Priv.,  Co.  B,  27th  Me.  Inf. 
Wells,  Alexander  B  

Jan.    24,  1865 
Jan.    24,  1865 
Apr.     6,  1865 

Jan.   24,  1865 

Corp.,  Co.  E,  27th  Me.  Inf. 
Wells,  Hartley  L  

Priv.,  Co.  I,  27th  Me.  Inf. 
Wells,  Henry  S 

Chapin's  Farm, 
near  Richmond, 
Va. 

Sept.  29,  1864 

Priv.,  Co.  C,  I48th  N.  Y.  Inf. 
Wells,  John  

Priv.,  Co.  G,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

*  See  note  on  page  133. 


MEDALS   OF   HONOR. 


127 


Name,  rank,  and  organization. 


Wells,  Octavius  E 

Priv.,  Co.  I,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Wells,  Thomas  M 

Chief  Bugler,  6th  N.  Y.  Cav. 

Wells,  William 

Maj.,    ist  Yt.  Cav. 

Welsh,  Edward 

Priv.,  Co.  D,  54th  Ohio  Inf. 

Wentworth,  Albert  F 

Priv.,  Co.  B,  27111  Me.  Inf. 

Wentworth,  Bradford  H 

Priv.,  Co.  B,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Wentworth,  Enoch J 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  2-th  Me.  Inf. 

Wentworth,  Henry 

Priv.,  Co.  B,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Wentworth,  Lewis  H 

Priv.,  Co.  H,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Wentworth,  Mark  F 

Col.  2/th  Me.  Inf. 

Wentworth,  Samuel  T 

Priv.,  Co.  B,  2/th  Me.  Inf. 

Wentworth,  William 

Priv.,  Co.  H,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

West,  Frank 

ist  Lieut.,  6th  U.  S.  Cav. 

West,  Silas 

Corp.,  Co.  H,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Westerhold,  William 

Sergt.,  Co.  G,  521.!  X.  Y.  Inf. 

Wheaton,  Loyd 

Lieut.  Col.  8th  111.  Inf. 


Date  of  issue. 


Jan.  24,  1865 
Oct.  26,  1864 
vSept.  8,  1891 


Action. 


Place. 


Date. 


Cedar  Creek,  Va. . .    Oct.   19,  1864 
Gettysburg,  Pa.  . . .    July    3,  1863 


May  ir,  1894  !  Yicksburg,  Miss.  .  .    May  22,  1863 

Jan.  24,  1865 

Jan.  24,  1865 

Jan.  24,  1865 

Jan.  24,  1865 

Jan.  24,  1865 

Jan.  24,  1865 

Jan.  24,  1865 

Jan.  24,  1865 


July  12,  1892 


Big    Dry    Wash, 
Ariz. 


July  17,  1882 


Jan.    24,  1865 

Dec.     1,1864      Spottsylvania,Ya.  .    May  12,1864 


Ground  of  award. 


Jan.    16,  1894 


Fort  Blakely,  Ala..    Apr.     9,1865 


Wheeler,  Daniel  D 

ist  Lieut.  Co.  G,  4th  Yt.  Inf. 


Wheelwright,  Moses  F 

Priv.,  Co.  E,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Wherry,  William  M 

ist  Lieut.  Co.  D,  ist  Mo.  Res. 
Inf. 


Mar.  28,  1892     Salem  Heights, Va.'  May    3,1863 


White,  Adam 

Corp.,  Co.  G,  nth  \V.  Ya.  Inf. 

White,  Joseph  H 

Priv.,  Co.  I,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

White,  Patrick  H 

Capt.  Chicago  Mercantile  Bat 
tery,  111.  L.  A. 

Whitehead,  John 

Priv.,  Co.  F,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Whitehead,  Patton  G 

Priv.,  Co.  C,  5th  U.  S.  Inf. 


Jan.  24,  1865 
Oct.  30,  1895 

June  13,  1865 
Jan.  24,  1865 
Jan.  15,  1895 

Jan.   24,  1865 


Wilsons  Creek,  Mo.  I  Aug.  10,  1861 


Hatchers  Run,  Va.1  Apr.     2,  1865 


Yicksburg,  Miss. . . 


May  22,  1863 


Apr.  27,  1877  I  Cedar  Creek,  etc.,      Oct.  21,  1876 
Mont.  to  Jan.   8, 

1877. 
*  See  note  on  page  133. 


(*) 

Capture  of  colors  of  44th  Geor 
gia  Infantry  (C.  S.  A.  ). 

Led  the  second  battalion  of  his 
regiment  in  a  daring  charge. 

Gallantry  in  the  charge  of  the 
"volunteer  storming  party.  '  ' 

(*) 
(*) 
(*) 
(*) 
(*) 


(*) 

(*) 

Rallied  his  command  and  led 
it  in  the  advance  against  the 
enemy's  fortified  position. 

(*) 

Capture  of  flag  of  23d  Vir 
ginia  Infantry  (C.  S.  A.  ). 

Led  the  right  wing  of  his 
regiment,  and,  springing 
through  an  embrasure,  was 
the  first  to  enter  the  en 
emy's  works,  against  a 
strong  fire  of  artillery  and 
infantry. 

Distinguished  bravery  in  ac 
tion  where  he  was  wounded 
and  had  a  horse  shot  under 
him. 

(*) 

Displayed  conspicuous  cool 
ness  and  heroism  in  rallying 
troops  that  were  recoiling 
under  heavy  fire. 

Capture  of  flag. 

(*) 

Carried  with  others,  by  hand, 
a  cannon  up  to  and  fired  it 
through  an  embrasure  of  the 
enemy's  works. 

(*) 
Gallantry  in  actions. 


128 


MEDALS   OF   HONOR. 


Name,  rank,  and  organization. 


Whitehouse,  Harrison 

Priv.,  Co.  15,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Whitehouse,  Joseph  A 

Priv.,  Co.  I,  27th  Me.  Inf. 


Whitman,  Frank  M 

Priv.,  Co.  G,  35th  Mass.  Inf. 


Date  of  issue. 


Action. 


Place. 


Jan.   24,  1865  : 

Jan.   24,  1865    

Antietam,  Mil. 


Feb.  27,  1874 


Whitmore,  John June    S,  1865 

Priv.,  Co.  F,  iigth  111.  Inf. 

Whitten,  John  G Jan.    24,  1865 

Corp.,  Co.  I,  2-th  Me.  Inf. 

Whittier,  Edward  N Jan.    13,  1892 

ist  Lieut.  5th  Battery,  Me.  L.  A. 


Whitney,  William  G Oct.   21,1895 

Capt.  Co.  H,  nth  Mich.  Inf. 


Date. 


Spottsylvania.Va. 
Blakely,  Ala 

Fishers  Hill,  Va .  . 
Chickamauga,Ga . 


Sept.  17, 1862 


May  iS,  1864 
Apr.     9,  1865 


Ground  of  award. 

(*) 
(*) 

Was  among  the  last  to  leave 
the  field,  and  was  instru 
mental  in  saving  the  lives 
of  several  of  his  comrades 
at  the  imminent  risk  of  his 
own. 

Was  foremost  in  line  in  the 
assault,  where  he  lost  a  leg. 

Capture  of  flag. 
(*) 


Widick,  An  drew  J ;  Aug.  1 1,  1894      Vicksburg,  Miss.  . 

Sergt.,  Co.  B,  n6th  111.  Inf. 

Widmer,  Jacob May    4,  1880  j  Milk  Creek,  Colo . 

ist  Sergt. Co.  D,  5th  U.  S.  Cav. 


Wiggin,  George  A Jan.   24,  186°; 

Priv.,  Co.  B,  2-th  Me.  Inf.  , 

W'gg'n,  James  E Jan.    24,  1865 

Corp.,  Co.  B,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Wigg'n,  John   H Jan.    24,  1865 

Corp.,  Co.  B,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Wiggin,  John  W Jan.    24,  1865 

Priv.,  Co.  C,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Wiggin,  Mark  N Jan.    24,  1865 

Priv.,  Co.  H,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Wilcox,  William  H j  July  28,  1896 

Sergt.,  Co.  G,  gth  N.  II.  Inf. 


Sept.  22,  1864  Gallantry  in  battle,  so  conspic 
uous  as  to  attract  General 
Sheridan's  personal  atten 
tion. 


Sept.  20, 1863 


May  22,  1863 
Sept.  29,  1879 


Wilder,  Wilber  E i  Aug.  17,  1896 

ist  Lieut.,  4th  U.  S.  Cav. 

Wilds,  Erastus Jan.   24,  1865 

Priv.,  Co.  D,  2yth  Me.  Inf. 

Wiley,  James i   Dec.     1,1864 

Sergt.,  Co.  B,  591)1  N.  Y.  Inf. 


Spottsylvania.Va.  . 


Horseshoe     C  a  n  - 
yon,  N.  Mex. 


As  the  enemy  were  about  to 
charge,  this  officer  went  out 
side  the  temporary  Union 
works,  among  the  dead  and 
wounded  enemy,  and  at 
great  exposure  to  himself 
cut  off  and  removed  their 
cartridge  boxes,  bringing 
the  same  within  the  I'uion 
lines,  the  ammunition  be 
ing  used  with  good  effect  in 
again  repulsing  the  attack. 

Gallantry  in  the  charge  of  the 
"volunteer  storming  party." 

Volunteered  to  accompany  a 
small  detachment  on  a  very 
dangerous  mission. 

(*) 


(*) 

(*) 
(*) 


Gettysburg,  Pa July     3,  1863 


*See  note  on  page  133. 


May  12,  1864  Took  command  of  his  com 
pany,  deployed  as  skirmish 
ers,  after  the  officers  in  com 
mand  of  the  skirmish  line 
had  both  been  wounded, 
conducting  himself  gal 
lantly  ;  afterwards,  becom 
ing  separated  from  his  com 
mand,  heasked  and  obtained 
permission  to  fight  in 
another  company. 

Apr.  23,  1882  Assisted,  under  a  heavy  fire,  to 
rescue  a  wounded  comrade. 

(*) 

Capture  of  flag  of  a  Georgia 
regiment. 


MEDALS   OF   HONOR. 


129 


Name,  rank,  and  organization.       Date  of  issue. 


Action. 


Place. 


Wilhelm,  George 

Capt.  Co.  F,  56th  Ohio  Inf. 


Wilkens,  Henry 

ist  Sergt.  Co.  L,  2<t  U.  S.  Cav. 


Date. 


Ground  of  award. 


Nov.  12,  1887      Champion  Hill  or      May  1 6,  1863      Havingbeen  badly  wounded  in 
Bakers   Creek,  the  Breast  and  captured,  he 

made  a  prisoner  of  his  captor 
and  brought  him  into  camp. 


Little    Muddy  ;  May    7,1877 


Creek,  Mont. 


Feb  28   1 8-8  I        ^"-^i  ™ 

'     I    Camas    Meadows, 


Wilkins,  Leander  A 

Sergt.,  Co.  H,  gth  N.  II.  Inf. 

Wilkinson,  Stephen 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  27th  Me.  Int. 

Willcox,  Orlando  B 

Col.  ist  Mich  Inf. 

Willey,  Andrew 

Priv.,  Co.  B,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Willey,  Frederick  L 

Priv.,  Co.  G,  27111  Me.  Inf. 

Williams,  Ellwood  N 

Priv.,  Co.  A,  28th  111.  Inf. 


Idaho. 
Dec.     i.  1 86.)      Petersburg, Va 

Jan.    24,  1865     


Bravery   in    actions   with    In- 


Aug.  20,  1877    I      dians. 

July  30,  1864  .  Recaptured  the  colors  of  2 ist 
Massachusetts  Infantry. 


Mar.    2,  1895      Bull    Run,  Va.  .  .  . 
Jan.    24,  1865 


July  21,  1861 


24,  1865 


Sept. 28,  1897  !  Shiloh,  Tenn. 


Apr.     6,  1862 


Williams,  George  C 

(J.    M.   Sergt.    ist    Battn.,    I4th 
U.  S.  Inf. 


Williams,  Joseph  B 

Corp.,  Co.  G,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Williams,  Josiah 

Priv.    Co.  G,  27tli  Me.  Inf. 

Williams,  Moses 

ist  Sergt.  Co.  I,  gth  V.  S.  Cav. 


Williams,  William  H 

Priv.,  Co.  C,  821!  Ohio  Inf. 


Williamson,  James  A. .  .  . 
Col.  4th  Iowa  Inf. 


Williston,  Edward  B 

ist  Lieut.,  2(1  V.  S.  Art. 

Wills,  Henry 

Priv. ,  Co.  C,  8th  U.  S.  Cav. 

7156 9 


Aug.  28,  1897      Gaines  Mill,  Va.  . 


Jan.    24,  1865 


June  27,  1862 


Jan.    24,  1865  ! 


Nov.  12,  1896  Foothills  of  the 
Cuchillo  Negro 
Mountains,  N. 
Mex. 


June  19,  1894 
Jan.    17,  1895 

Apr.     6,  1892 
Aug.  12,  1875 


Aug.  1 6,  1 88 1 


Peach  Tree  Creek,      July  20,1864 


Ga. 


Chiekasaw  Bavou, 
Miss. 


Dec.  29,  1862 


Led  repeated  charges  u  n  i  i  1 
wounded  and  taken  prisoner. 

(*) 
(*) 

A  box  of  ammunition  having 
been  abandoned  between 
the  lines,  this  soldier  volun 
tarily  went  forward  with  one 
companion,  under  a  heavy 
fire  from  both  armies,  se 
cured  the  box,  and  delivered 
it  within  the  line  of  his  reg 
iment,  his  companion  being 
mortally  wounded. 

While  on  duty  with  the  wag 
on  train  as  quartermaster 
sergeant,  he  voluntarily  left 
his  place  of  safety  in  the 
rear,  joined  a  company,  and 
fought  with  distinguished 
gallantry  through  the  ac 
tion. 

(*) 
(*) 

Rallied  a  detachment,  skill- 
fuUy  conducted  a  running 
fight  of  three  or  four  hours, 
and  by  his  coolness,  bravery, 
and  unflinching  devotion  to 
duty  in  standing  by  his 
commanding  officer  in  a  n 
exposed  position  under  a 
heavy  fire  from  a  large  party 
of  Indians,  saved  the  lives  of 
at  leastthreeof  hiscomrades. 

Volunteered  to  go  beyond  the 
lines  to  observe  the  enemy  ; 
also  aided  a  wounded  com 
rade. 

Led  his  regiment  against  a 
superior  force,  strongly  en 
trenched,  and  held  his 
ground  when  all  support 
had  been  withdrawn. 


Trevilian  Station, 
Va. 

Near  Fort  Selden, 
N.  Mex. 

*  See  note  on  page  133. 


June  12,  1864      Distinguished  gallantry. 


July  8  to  II, 


Services 
dians. 


against    hostile    In- 


130 


MEDALS    OF   HONOR. 


Wilson,  Benjamin. 

Priv.,  Co.  M,  6th  U.  S.  Cav. 

Wilson,  Charles 

Corp.,  Co.  H,  5th  U.  S.  Inf. 


Wilson,  Charles  E 

Sergt.,  Co.  A,  1st  N.  J.  Cav. 


Actioi 

i. 

Place. 

Date. 

Wilson,  Charles  W 

Priv.,  Co.  A,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Wilson.  Francis 

Corp.,  Co.  B,  95th  Pa.  Inf. 


Wilson,  George 

Priv.,  Co.  G,  271)1  Me.  Inf. 

Wilson,  John 


Nov.  19,  1870  !  Wichita  River, Tex.    Oct.     5,1870      Gallantry  in  action. 

Apr.  27,1877     Cedar  Creek,  etc.,      Oct.  21,  1876,  •    Gallantry  in  actions. 
Mont.  to  Jan.  8, 

1877- 

July     3,1865   i  Sailors  Creek,  Va.  .    Apr.     6,  1865   ,   Charged  the  enemy's  works, 

colors  in  hand,  and  had  two 
horses  shot  under  him. 


Jan.    24,  1865 


June  19,  1880      Petersburg,  Va  .  .  .  .    Apr.     2,  1865 


Jan.    24,  1865 

July     .,,1865      Chamberlains      Mar.  31,  1865 


Wilson,  John  A  

Sept.  -,  1863 

July     3,  1897 

Jan.    24,  1865 
Jan.    24,  1865 
Dec.     9,  1864 

Dec.     2,  1878 

Apr.  27,  1872 

Nov.  19,  1872 
Sept.  17,  1891 

* 

Georgia  

April,  1862 
Aug.    6,  1862 

Apr.       ,  1861 
Aug.    9,  1877 

Mar.  28,  1872 

Sept.  29,  1872 
1890 

Priv.,  Co.C,  2ist  Ohio  Inf. 
Wilson,  John  M 

Malvern  Hill,  Va.  . 

Texas  
Big  Hole,  Mont.  .  . 

Colorado    Valley, 
Tex. 

Red  River,  Tex... 
Sioux  campaign  .  .  . 
See  note  on  page  133. 

ist  Lieut.,  U.  S.  Kngrs. 

Wilson,  John  R  
Corp.,  Co.  K,  271)1  Me.  Inf. 

Wilson,  Joseph  D  
Priv.,  Co.  B,  27lh  Me.  Inf. 

Wilson,  Joseph  K 

Sergt.  Maj.  8th.  1".  S.  Inf. 
Wilson,  Milden  H 

Sergt.,  Co.  I,  7th  U.  S.  Inf. 
Wilson,  William.  . 

Sergt.,  Co.  I,  4th  I1.  S.  Cav. 
Wilson,  William.. 

Sergt.,  Co.  I,  4th  IT.  S.  Cav. 

Wilson,  William  O  
Corp.,  Co.  I,  gtli  U.  S.  Cav. 

Was  among  the  first  to  pene 
trate  the  enemy's  lines,  and 
himself  captured  a  gun  of 
the  two  batteries  captured. 


With  the  assistance  of  one 
comrade,  headed  off  the  ad 
vance  of  the  enemy,  shoot 
ing  two  of  his  color  bearers; 
also  posted  himself  between 
the  enemy  and  the  led 
horses  of  his  own  command, 
thus  saving  the  herd  from 
capture. 

One  of  twenty  -two  men  (in 
cluding  two  civilians)  who, 
by  direction  of  General 
Mitchel  (or  Buell).  pene 
trated  nearly  200  miles  south 
into  the  enemy's  territory 
and  captured  a  railroad  train 
at  Big  Shanty,  Ga.,  in  an  at 
tempt  to  destroy  the  bridges 
and  track  between  Chatta 
nooga  and  Atlanta. 

Remained  on  duty,  while  suf 
fering  from  an  acute  illness 
and  very  weak,  and  partici 
pated  in  the  action  of  that 
date.  A  few  days  previous 
he  had  been  transferred  to  a 
staff  corps,  but  preferred  to 
remain  until  the  close  of  the 
campaign,  taking  part  in 
several  actions. 

(*) 
(*) 

Brought  the  colors  of  the  regi 
ment  out  of  Texas  after  cap 
ture  of  regiment. 

Gallantry  informing  company 
from  line  of  skirmishers  and 
deploying  again  under  a 
galling  fire,  and  in  carrying 
dispatches  at  the  imminent 
risk  of  his  life. 

Gallantry  in  pursuit  of  a  band 
of  cattle  thieves  from  New 
Mexico. 

Distinguished  conduct  in  ac 
tion  with  Indians. 

Bravery. 


MEDALS   OF   HONOR. 


Name,  rank,  and  organization. 

Date  of  issue. 

Action. 

Ground  of  award. 

Place. 

Date. 

Windolph,  Charles 

Oct.  5,  iS7S 

Aug.  25,  1870 
Apr.  24,  1865 
Jan.  24,  1865 

Little    Big    Horn, 
Mont.  ' 

Wichita  River,  Tex. 
Five  Forks,  Va  .... 

June     25-26, 
1876. 

July   12,  1870 
Apr.     i,  1865 

With  three  comrades,  during 
the  entire  engagement, 
courageously  held  a  position 
that  secured  water  for  the 

command. 

Gallantry  in  action. 

Capture  of  battle  flag. 
(*) 
(*) 
Gallantry  in  action. 

In   testimony   of   his   faithful 
and  exemplary   conduct  as 
one  of  the  escort  to  the  re 
mains  of  President  Lincoln 
to  Springfield,  111. 
Voluntarily  exposed  himself  to 
save  his  men. 

Braverj-  in  actions  and  scouts 
against  Indians. 

(*) 

Remained  on  the  field  under 
heavy  fire  to  succor  his  su 
perior  officer. 

One   of  twenty-two  men  (in 
cluding  two  civilians)  who, 
by     direction    of     General 
Mitchel    (or     Bnell)    pene 
trated  nearly  200  miles  south 
into  the   enemy's  territory 
and  captured  a  railroad  train 
at  Big  Shanty,  Ga.,  in  an  at 
tempt  to  destroy  the  bridges 
and  track  between  Chatta 
nooga  and  Atlanta. 
Distinguished  srallantrv. 

1'riv.,  Co.  H,  7th  U.  S.  Cav. 
Windus,  Claron  A  . 

Bugler,  Co.  L,  6th  U.  S.  Cav. 
Winegar,  William  W  
Lieut.,  C<>.  H,  1st  N.  V.  Drag. 
Wingate,  Jesse  B  

Corp.,  Co.  A,  27th  Me.  Inf. 
Winn,  Oliver  A  
I'riv.,  Co.  K,  27th  Me.  Inf. 
Winterbottom,  William 

Jan.  24,  iS6,s 
Aug.  25,  1870 
May  9,  1865 

Jan.  2,  1895 
Jnlv  24,  1869 
Jan.  24,  1865 
Jan.  7,  1895 

July  20,  1864 
Oct.  ->8.  I  Sen 

Wichita  River,  Tex. 

Spott  sy  1  v  a  nia 
Court  House,  Va. 
Arizona  

July   12,  1870 
April,  1865 

May   12,  1864 

Aug.  to  Oct.  , 

1868. 

Sergt.,  Co.  A,  6th  U.  S.  Cav. 
Wiseman,  William  H  
i.st  Sergt.  Co.  !•;,  241)1  V.  R.  C. 

Wisner,  Lewis  S  

Capt.  Co.  K,  1  24th  N.  V.  Inf. 
Witcome,  Joseph  
I'riv.,  Co.  B,  8th  U.  S.  Cav. 
Witham,  Josiah  W.,  jr  
I'riv.,  Co.  II,  27th  Me.  Inf. 
Withington,  William   H  
Col.  1  7th  Mich.  Inf. 

Wollam,  John  
I'riv.,  Co.  C,  331!  Ohio  Inf. 

Wood.  H.  Clav  .  . 

Hull  Run.Va  
Georgia  .       

July  21,  1861 
April,  1862 

Ausr.  HI,  iS6i 

Wilsons  Creek.  Mo. 

ist  Lieut.,  ist  U.  S.  Inf. 

Wood,  Mark 

Priv.,  Co.  C,  2ist  Ohio  Inf. 


Wood,  Richard  H 

Capt.  Co.  A,  gyth  111.  Inf. 


Woodall,  William  H 

Scout,  Gen.  Sheridan's  Hdqrs. 


Georgia April,  1862 


Woodall,  Zachariah 

Sergt.,  Co.  I,  6th  U.  S.  Cav. 


Dec.  12,  1895 


Apr.  24,  1865 


Nov.    7, 


Yicksburg,  Miss.  .  .    May  22,  1863 


Appomattax  cam 
paign,  Va  


Mar.  29  to  Apr. 
9,  1865. 


Washita  River,Tex  j  Sept.  12,  1874' 


One  of  twenty-two  men  (in 
cluding  two  civilians)  who, 
by  direction  of  General 
Mitchel  (or  Buell)  pene 
trated  nearly  200  miles  south 
into  the  enemy's  territory 
and  captured  a  railroad  train 
at  Big  Shanty,  Ga. ,  in  an  at 
tempt  to  destroy  the  bridges 
and  track  between  Chatta 
nooga  and  Atlanta. 

Led  the  "volunteer  storming 
party-,"  which  made  a  most 
gallant  assault  upon  the  en 
emy's  works. 

Capture  of  headquarters  flag 
•of  Brigadier-General  Ban- 
ninger,  commanding  bri 
gade  of  North  Carolina  Cav 
alry  (C.  S.  A.). 

While  in  command  of  five  men, 
and  carryingdispatches,  was 
attacked  by  125  Indians, 
whom  he,  with  his  command, 
fought  throughout  the  day, 
he  being  severely  wounded. 


•See  note  on  page  133. 


132 


MEDALS   OF   HONOR. 


Name,  rank,  and  organization. 


Date  of  issue. 


Woodbury,  Eri  D \  Oct.   26,  1864 

Sergt.,  Co.  E,  ist  Vt.  Cav. 

Woodruff,  Alonzo Jan.    29,  1896 


Action. 


Place. 


Date. 


Sergt.,  Co.  I,  ist  U.  S.  S.  S. 


Woodruff,  Carle  A 

ist  Lieut.,  ad  U.  S.  Art. 


Sept.   i,  1893 


Woods,  Brent :  July   12,  1894 

Sergt.,  Co.  li,  gth  V.  S.  Cav. 


Cedar  Creek,  Va.         Oct.   19,1864 
Hatchers  Run,  Va.    Oct.    27,1864 

Newby's   Cross  (  July  24,1863 
Roads,  Va. 

New  Mexico Aug.  19,  1881 


Ground  of  award. 


Woods,  Daniel  A Apr.  24.  1865      Sailors  Creek,  Va.  . 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  1st  Va.  Cav. 


Woodsome,  James  L 

Priv.,  Co.  B,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Woodward,  Evan   M 


ist  Lieut,  and  Adit.  2d  Pa.  Res. 
Inf. 


Jan.   24,  1865 
Dec.   14,  1894 


Wormwood,  John  P Jan.   24,  1865 

Priv.,  Co.  I,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Worster,  Charles  H Jan.   24,  1865 

Priv.,  Co.  D,  27th  Me.  Inf. 

Wortick,  Joseph July   14,  1.894 

Priv.,  Co.  A,  8th  Mo.  Inf. 

Wortman,  George  G Jui>'  24>  1869 

Sergt.,  Co.  li,  8th  IT.  S.  Cav. 

Wray,  William  J Dec.   15,  1892 

Sergt.,  Co.  K,  ist  V.  R.  C. 

Wright,  Albert  D Apr.  24,  1893 

Capt.,  Co.  G,  43<1  1T.  S.  C.  T. 


Fredericks!  mrg,  Va . 


Apr.     6,  1865 


Dec.   13,  1862 


Vicksburg,  Miss.  .  . 


May  22,  1863 


Arizona j  Aug.  to  Oct. , 

1868. 

Fort  Stevens,  D.  C.    July  12,  1864 
Petersburg,  Va  ....    July  30,  1864 


Wright,  George  C Jan.   24,  1865 

Priv.,  Co.  I,  271)1  Me.  Inf. 

Wright,  Robert Nov.  25,  1869  :  Chapel  House  j  Oct.      I,  1864 

Priv.,  Co.  G,  I4th  U.  S.  Inf.  Farm,  Va. 

Wright,  Samuel Sept.  1 1,  1897      Nok-nsville,  Tenn  .     1'eb.  15,  1863 

Corp.,  Co.  H,  2d  Minn.  Inf. 


Wright,  Samuel  C 

Sergt.,  Co.  E,  2gth  Mass.  Inf. 


Yeager,  Jacob  F 

Priv.,  Co.  H,  mist  Ohio  Inf. 


York,  Charles  E 

Priv.,  Co.  F.  27th  Me.  Inf. 

tfork,  Enoch   

Priv.,  Co.  E,  2-th  Me.  Inf. 

York,  George  H 

Priv. ,  Co.  E,  27th  Me.  Inf. 


.Jan.   29,  1896      Antietam,  Md 


Aug.    3,  1897 

Jan.  24,  1865 
Jan.  24,  1865 
Jan.  24,  1865 


Sept.  17,  1862 


Buzzard's     Roost,  i  May  n,  1864 
Ga. 


Capture  of  flag. 

Saved  a  wounded  comrade 
from  capture,  if  not  death, 
at  imminent  risk  of  his  own 
life. 

Distinguished  gallantry. 

Saved  the  lives  of  his  comrades 
and  citizens  of  the  detach 
ment. 

Capture  of  flag  of  i8th  Florida 
Infantry  (C.  S.  A.). 

(*) 

Advanced  between  the  lines, 
demanded  and  received  the 
surrenderor  the  i  gth  Georgia 
Infantry,  and  captured  their 
battle  flag. 

(*) 

(*) 

Gallantry  in  the  charge  of  the 
' '  volunteer  storming  party . ' ' 

Bravery  in  actions  and  scouts 
against  Indians. 

Rallied  the  company  at  a  criti 
cal  moment  during  a  charge. 

Advanced  beyond  the  enemy's 
lines,  capturing  a  stand  of 
colors  and  its  color  guard, 
and  made  a  dash  at  the 
enemy'sworks;  was  severely 
wounded. 

(*) 

Gallantry  in  action. 

Was  one  of  a  detachment  of 
sixteen  men  who  heroically 
defended  a  wagon  train 
against  the  attack  of  125 
cavalry,  repulsed  the  attack, 
and  saved  the  train. 

Voluntarily  advanced  under  a 
destructive  fire  and  removed 
a  fence  which  would  have 
impeded  a  contemplated 
charge. 

Seized  a  shell  with  fuse  burn 
ing  that  had  fallen  in  the 
ranks  of  his  company,  and 
threw  it  into  a  stream,  there 
by  probably  saving  his  com 
rades  from  injury. 

(*) 
(*) 

(*) 


*See  note  on  page  133. 


MEDALS   OF   HONOR. 


Name,  rank,  and  organi/ation 

Actioi 

. 

Place. 

Date. 

York,  William  H  

Jan.    24,  1865 

(*) 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  2-th  Me.  Inf. 
Young,  Andrew  J    . 

Sergt.,  Co.  F,  ist  Pa.  Cav. 
Young,  Augustus  D                

Jan    24   1865 

Roads,  Va. 

(*i 

Priv.,  Co.  G,  271)1  Me.  Inf. 
Young,  Calvary  M 

Mar   17   1865 

Sergt.,  Co.  L,  3(1  Iowa  Cav. 
Young,  John  

Jan    24   1865 

eral  Cabell. 
(*} 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  27th  Me.  Inf. 
Young,  Orileas  L  

Jan.    24,  1865 

(*) 

Priv.,  Co.  K,  271)1  Me.  Inf. 
Youngs,  Benjamin  F 

Dec      i    1864 

Petersburg    Vr. 

June  17   1864 

Capture  of  flag  of  35th  North 

Corp.,  Co.  I,  ist  Mich.  S.  S. 
Younker,  John  L,  

Nov.     i,  1893 

Cedar    Mounta  1  n  , 

Aui^.    9,  1862 

Carolina  Infantry  (C.  S.  A.  ). 
Voluntarily  carried  an  order 

Priv.,  Co.  A,  1  2th  V.  S.  Inf. 
Yount,  John  P                               .... 

Nov   13    1871 

Va. 

May    5   1871 

at  great  risk  of  life,  in  the 
face  of  a  fire  of  grape  and 
canister;    in   doing   this  he 
was  wounded. 

Priv.,  Co.  F.  3d  I'.  S.  Cav. 
Ziegner,  Hermann 

June  23   1891 

tains,  Ariz. 
Wounded     Knee 

Dec      29-30 

dians. 

Priv.,  Co.  E,  7th  U.  S.  Cav. 

Creek  and  White 

Clay   Creek,   S. 
Dak. 

1890. 

*  NOTK. — The  term  of  service  of  the  27th  Maine  Infantry  being  about  to  expire,  the  regiment  was  ordered  to  Arlington  Heights,  Vir 
ginia,  where  it  arrived  June  25,  1863,  preparatory  to  being  sent  home  for  muster  out.  While  the  regiment  was  at  that  place  the  President 
requested  it  to  remain  in  service  a  short  time  longer,  on  account  of  Lee's  invasion  of  Pennsylvania.  Al>out  300  officers  and  enlisted  men 
volunteered  to  remain,  and  did  remain,  at  Arlington  Heights,  Virginia,  in  the  defenses  south  of  the  Potomac,  until  the  result  of  the  battle 
of  Gettysburg  was  known.  They  were  sent  home  on  July  4.  The  remainder  of  the  regiment,  consisting  of  about  560  officers  and  enlisted 
men,  was  sent  home  on  July  i.  The  entire  regiment  was  mustered  out  of  service  at  Portland,  Me.,  on  July  17,  1863,  On  January  24, 
iW\s,  medals  of  honor,  864  in  number,  were  issued  to  all  members  of  the  regiment  who  were  mustered  out  with  it.  The  official  records 
show  that  it  was  intended  to  issue  the  medal  to  those  who  volunteered  to  remain  in  service  beyond  the  expiration  of  their  term,  but, 
evidently  through  inadvertence,  the  medal  was  also  issued  to  about  560  members  of  the  regiment  who  did  not  volunteer  to  remain  in 
service.  The  records  do  not  show  either  the  names  of  those  who  volunteered  to  remain  or  of  those  who  did  not  so  volunteer. 


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